Case Study: Custom Pinnable Half Body Mannequin for a Department Store Buyer in Nigeria
Source:Pinnable Half Body Mannequin /
Time:2026-09-18
Pinnable Half Body Mannequin for a Department Store Buyer in Nigeria
A Department Store Buyer approached us with a pinnable half body mannequin requirement for Nigeria. 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
- Inconsistent sizing between production runs
- Color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric
What we specified
| Product | Pinnable Half Body Mannequin |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Department Store Buyer |
| Market | Nigeria |
| Order volume | 8,000 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base fabric | Oxford |
| Decoration | Chenille Embroidery |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 5 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Oxford and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Chenille 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
- 8,000 pieces delivered inside the 5-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
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not from machines.
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