Case Study: Custom Multi Station Gym Fitness Set for a Shopify DTC Brand in India
Source:Multi Station Gym Fitness Set /
Time:2026-09-18
Multi Station Gym Fitness Set for a Shopify DTC Brand in India
A Shopify DTC Brand approached us with a multi station gym fitness set requirement for India. 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
- Color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric
- Suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid
- Inconsistent sizing between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Multi Station Gym Fitness Set |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Shopify DTC Brand |
| Market | India |
| Order volume | 1,200 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base fabric | Chambray |
| Decoration | Piping and Binding |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Chambray and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Piping and Binding 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the original quotation.
- Return rate linked to fit or workmanship stayed under 0.5%.
- 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.
Planning something similar?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
