Case Study: Custom Bullion Patch for a Bag and Luggage Maker in Turkey
Source:Leather Jewelry Box /
Time:2026-09-18
Bullion Patch for a Bag and Luggage Maker in Turkey
A Bag and Luggage Maker approached us with a bullion patch requirement for the Turkey market. The brief was specific: a defined look, a hard launch date and a unit cost that had to survive freight and duty. This case study records what was specified, what went wrong in sampling and how the bulk order was delivered.
The challenge
- Elastic that lost recovery after three washes
- A trim that passed sampling but failed in-line because it was never cycle tested
- Cartons packed to the factory ratio instead of the buyer's size ratio
What we specified
| Item | Bullion Patch |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Bag and Luggage Maker |
| Market | Turkey |
| Order volume | 2,000 pieces across 3 specifications |
| Base material | TPU |
| Standard size | 25 mm Width |
| Finish | Matte Black Coating |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 4 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | ISO 105 Colour Fastness |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the specification around TPU and locked the tolerance before bulk.
- The finish was moved to Chrome Plating after strike-off tests showed better 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 ratio specification.
Result
- 2,000 pieces delivered inside the 4-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the original quotation.
- Inspection-related rejection stayed under 0.5%.
- The specification is now on file, so reorders reproduce the approved sample.
What we would repeat
Fix the specification count early. Adding variants after production starts is the most expensive change a client can request.
Planning something similar?
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
