Case Study: Custom Pinnable Half Body Mannequin for an Influencer-Led Brand in Turkey

Pinnable Half Body Mannequin for an Influencer-Led Brand in Turkey

An Influencer-Led Brand approached us with a pinnable half body mannequin requirement for Turkey. 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

• Long lead times that miss the selling season
• Minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb
• Unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing

What we specified

How it was resolved

1. We rebuilt the tech pack around Flannel and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
2. Decoration was moved to Ribbed Cuff and Hem after strike-off tests showed better wash durability.
3. A pre-production sample was approved and retained as the golden reference.
4. Production ran with in-line inspection and a mid-run photo report.
5. Cartons were packed to the client's own barcode and size ratio specification.

Result

• 3,000 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
• Unit cost held within 4.5% 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

Fix the size ratio early. Changing the ratio after cutting starts is the single most expensive change a client can request.

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.