Case Study: Custom Sequin Trim for a Hat and Cap Producer in Thailand
Source:Fashion Brand Emblems /
Time:2026-09-18
Sequin Trim for a Hat and Cap Producer in Thailand
A Hat and Cap Producer approached us with a sequin trim requirement for the Thailand 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
- MOQ that was quoted per colourway rather than per style
- A trim that passed sampling but failed in-line because it was never cycle tested
- A compliance document that arrived after the goods were already shipped
What we specified
| Item | Sequin Trim |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Hat and Cap Producer |
| Market | Thailand |
| Order volume | 5,000 pieces across 2 specifications |
| Base material | Copper |
| Standard size | 9 mm Width |
| Finish | Laser Engraved Finish |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | CPSIA |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the specification around Copper 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
- 5,000 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the original quotation.
- Inspection-related rejection stayed under 2.0%.
- 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?
Tell us the item, the quantity and the delivery window. We will quote it with the sub-processes named, so the lead time you approve is the lead time you get.
