Case Study: Custom Long Sleeve Leotard for a Streetwear Collective in the Philippines
Source:Long Sleeve Leotard /
Time:2026-09-18
Long Sleeve Leotard for a Streetwear Collective in the Philippines
A Streetwear Collective approached us with a long sleeve leotard requirement for the Philippines. The brief was specific: a defined look, a hard launch date and a unit cost that had to survive shipping and duty. This case study records what was specified, what went wrong in sampling and how the bulk order was delivered.
The challenge
- Suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid
- No reliable way to track a order once it enters production
- Long lead times that miss the selling season
What we specified
| Product | Long Sleeve Leotard |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Streetwear Collective |
| Market | the Philippines |
| Order volume | 1,200 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base fabric | Recycled Cotton |
| Decoration | Beading and Embroidery |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Recycled Cotton and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Beading and Embroidery after strike-off tests showed better wash durability.
- A pre-production sample was approved and retained as the golden reference.
- Production ran with in-line inspection and a mid-run photo report.
- Cartons were packed to the client's own barcode and size ratio specification.
Result
- 1,200 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the original quotation.
- Return rate linked to fit or workmanship stayed under 1.0%.
- The specification is now on file, so reorders reproduce the approved sample.
What we would repeat
Fix the size ratio early. Changing the ratio after cutting starts is the single most expensive change a client can request.
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