Case Study: Custom Medieval Waist Belt for a Maternity Wear Brand in Sweden
Source:Medieval Waist Belt /
Time:2026-09-18
Medieval Waist Belt for a Maternity Wear Brand in Sweden
A Maternity Wear Brand approached us with a medieval waist belt requirement for Sweden. 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
- Unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing
- Inconsistent sizing between production runs
- Color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric
What we specified
| Product | Medieval Waist Belt |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Maternity Wear Brand |
| Market | Sweden |
| Order volume | 3,000 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base fabric | Taffeta |
| Decoration | Applique Embroidery |
| Size range | S-4XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 5 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Taffeta and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Applique 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
- 3,000 pieces delivered inside the 5-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the original quotation.
- Return rate linked to fit or workmanship stayed under 2.0%.
- The specification is now on file, so reorders reproduce the approved sample.
What we would repeat
Approve a pre-production sample from the actual bulk fabric. Proto cloth behaves differently in cutting and washing.
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