Case Study: Custom Tencel Lyocell Fabric for a Bag and Luggage Maker in Belgium
Source:Custom Bust Sculptures /
Time:2026-09-18
Tencel Lyocell Fabric for a Bag and Luggage Maker in Belgium
A Bag and Luggage Maker approached us with a tencel lyocell fabric requirement for the Belgium 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
- Shrinkage that only showed up after the first wash
- An interlining that bubbled after the first press
- MOQ that was quoted per colourway rather than per style
What we specified
| Item | Tencel Lyocell Fabric |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Bag and Luggage Maker |
| Market | Belgium |
| Order volume | 2,000 pieces across 6 specifications |
| Base material | POM Plastic |
| Standard size | 360 gsm |
| Finish | Silicone Wash Finish |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 4 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | RoHS |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the specification around POM Plastic and locked the tolerance before bulk.
- The finish was moved to Enzyme Wash Finish 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 2.0% of the original quotation.
- Inspection-related rejection stayed under 1.0%.
- 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.
