Case Study: Custom Two-Tone Flip Sequins for a Trade Show Exhibitor in Portugal
Source:Two-Tone Flip Sequins /
Time:2026-09-18
Two-Tone Flip Sequins for a Trade Show Exhibitor in Portugal
A Trade Show Exhibitor approached us with a two-tone flip sequins requirement for Portugal. 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
- Long lead times that miss the selling season
- Suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid
What we specified
| Product | Two-Tone Flip Sequins |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Trade Show Exhibitor |
| Market | Portugal |
| Order volume | 8,000 pieces across 6 colourways |
| Base fabric | Silk Charmeuse |
| Decoration | Applique Embroidery |
| 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 Silk Charmeuse and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Applique 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 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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