Case Study: Custom Plus Size Competition Swimsuits for a Shopify DTC Brand in China
Source:Plus Size Competition Swimsuits /
Time:2026-09-18
Plus Size Competition Swimsuits for a Shopify DTC Brand in China
A Shopify DTC Brand approached us with a plus size competition swimsuits requirement for China. 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
- Minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb
- No reliable way to track a order once it enters production
- Suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid
What we specified
| Product | Plus Size Competition Swimsuits |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Shopify DTC Brand |
| Market | China |
| Order volume | 1,200 pieces across 6 colourways |
| Base fabric | Cupro |
| Decoration | Sequin Work |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Cupro and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Sequin Work 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% 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
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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