Case Study: Custom Tassel Trim for a Promotional Product Agency in Spain
Source:Beaded Hair Tie Charms /
Time:2026-09-18
Tassel Trim for a Promotional Product Agency in Spain
A Promotional Product Agency approached us with a tassel trim requirement for the Spain 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 trim that passed sampling but failed in-line because it was never cycle tested
- Shade drift between the approved lab dip and the bulk lot
- Shrinkage that only showed up after the first wash
What we specified
| Item | Tassel Trim |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Promotional Product Agency |
| Market | Spain |
| Order volume | 20,000 pieces across 2 specifications |
| Base material | Wood |
| Standard size | 8# Gauge |
| Finish | Antique Brass Plating |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the specification around Wood and locked the tolerance before bulk.
- The finish was moved to Soft-Touch Rubber 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
- 20,000 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% 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
Keep one accountable owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not from machines.
Planning something similar?
If you are comparing suppliers, send us the spec they quoted against. We will quote the same spec and show you where the difference sits.
