Case Study: Custom Red Coat For Kids for an Independent Boutique Brand in Belgium
Source:Red Coat For Kids /
Time:2026-09-18
Red Coat For Kids for an Independent Boutique Brand in Belgium
An Independent Boutique Brand approached us with a red coat for kids requirement for Belgium. 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
- Inconsistent sizing between production runs
- Suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid
What we specified
| Product | Red Coat For Kids |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Independent Boutique Brand |
| Market | Belgium |
| Order volume | 2,000 pieces across 6 colourways |
| Base fabric | Anti-Static Fabric |
| Decoration | Pantone Color Matching |
| Size range | 2-12Y |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 5 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Anti-Static Fabric and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Pantone Color Matching 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 5-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% 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
Fix the size ratio early. Changing the ratio after cutting starts is the single most expensive change a client can request.
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