Case Study: Custom Plus Size Equestrian Clothing for a National Retail Chain in Spain
Source:Plus Size Equestrian Clothing /
Time:2026-09-18
Plus Size Equestrian Clothing for a National Retail Chain in Spain
A National Retail Chain approached us with a plus size equestrian clothing requirement for Spain. 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
- Unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing
- Packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable
- Color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric
What we specified
| Product | Plus Size Equestrian Clothing |
|---|---|
| Client type | A National Retail Chain |
| Market | Spain |
| Order volume | 500 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base fabric | Brushed Fleece |
| Decoration | Custom Zip Puller |
| Size range | 2-12Y |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 5 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Brushed Fleece 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
- 500 pieces delivered inside the 5-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the original quotation.
- Return rate linked to fit or workmanship stayed under 2.0%.
- The specification is now on file, so reorders reproduce the approved sample.
What we would repeat
Approve a pre-production sample from the actual bulk fabric. Proto cloth behaves differently in cutting and washing.
Planning something similar?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
