Case Study: Custom Bra Strap for a Theatre Costume Workshop in Peru
Source:Jewish Menorah Sculptures /
Time:2026-09-18
Bra Strap for a Theatre Costume Workshop in Peru
A Theatre Costume Workshop approached us with a bra strap requirement for the Peru 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
- A spec that lived in an email instead of a tech pack
- Shrinkage that only showed up after the first wash
- Reorders that quietly changed supplier and changed the hand feel
What we specified
| Item | Bra Strap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Theatre Costume Workshop |
| Market | Peru |
| Order volume | 10,000 pieces across 4 specifications |
| Base material | Zinc Alloy |
| Standard size | 5# Gauge |
| Finish | Antique Brass Plating |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | ISO 9001 |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the specification around Zinc Alloy and locked the tolerance before bulk.
- The finish was moved to Matte Black Coating 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
- 10,000 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the original quotation.
- Inspection-related rejection stayed under 1.5%.
- The specification is now on file, so reorders reproduce the approved sample.
What we would repeat
Keep one accountable owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not from machines.
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.
