Case Study: Custom Pinnable Half Body Mannequin for a Government Agency in Norway
Source:Pinnable Half Body Mannequin /
Time:2026-09-18
Pinnable Half Body Mannequin for a Government Agency in Norway
A Government Agency approached us with a pinnable half body mannequin requirement for Norway. 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
- No reliable way to track a order once it enters production
- Long lead times that miss the selling season
- Color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric
What we specified
| Product | Pinnable Half Body Mannequin |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Government Agency |
| Market | Norway |
| Order volume | 2,000 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base fabric | Wool Blend |
| Decoration | Bonding Construction |
| Size range | S-4XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Wool Blend and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Bonding Construction 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
- 2,000 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% 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
Lock the colour standard before grading. Once a shade moves, every downstream approval has to be redone and the calendar slips.
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