Case Study: Custom Muslin Swaddle Blanket for a Railway Operator in Hong Kong
Source:Muslin Swaddle Blanket /
Time:2026-09-18
Muslin Swaddle Blanket for a Railway Operator in Hong Kong
A Railway Operator approached us with a muslin swaddle blanket requirement for Hong Kong. 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
- Inconsistent sizing between production runs
- Minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb
What we specified
| Product | Muslin Swaddle Blanket |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Railway Operator |
| Market | Hong Kong |
| Order volume | 3,000 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base fabric | Bamboo Cotton Blend |
| Decoration | Custom Zip Puller |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Bamboo Cotton Blend and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Custom Zip Puller 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% 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
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.
