Case Study: Custom Oxford Fabric for a Uniform Supplier in India
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Time:2026-09-18
Oxford Fabric for a Uniform Supplier in India
A Uniform Supplier approached us with a oxford fabric requirement for the India 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 zipper puller that broke under pull test at the warehouse
- Shrinkage that only showed up after the first wash
- Shade drift between the approved lab dip and the bulk lot
What we specified
| Item | Oxford Fabric |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Uniform Supplier |
| Market | India |
| Order volume | 5,000 pieces across 6 specifications |
| Base material | Ceramic |
| Standard size | 280 gsm |
| Finish | Antique Brass Plating |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | California Prop 65 |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the specification around Ceramic and locked the tolerance before bulk.
- The finish was moved to Yarn-Dyed 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
- 5,000 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 4.5% 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.
