Case Study: Custom Long Sleeve Prom Dresses for a Maternity Wear Brand in the Philippines
Source:Long Sleeve Prom Dresses /
Time:2026-09-18
Long Sleeve Prom Dresses for a Maternity Wear Brand in the Philippines
A Maternity Wear Brand approached us with a long sleeve prom dresses 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
- Packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable
- Minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb
- Suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid
What we specified
| Product | Long Sleeve Prom Dresses |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Maternity Wear Brand |
| Market | the Philippines |
| Order volume | 5,000 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base fabric | Twill |
| Decoration | Pleating |
| Size range | S-4XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Twill and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Pleating 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
- 5,000 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the original quotation.
- Return rate linked to fit or workmanship stayed under 1.5%.
- The specification is now on file, so reorders reproduce the approved sample.
What we would repeat
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not from machines.
Planning something similar?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
