Case Study: Custom Flannel Fabric for a Yacht Interior Studio in Ireland
Source:Sterling Silver Jewelry Sets /
Time:2026-09-18
Flannel Fabric for a Yacht Interior Studio in Ireland
A Yacht Interior Studio approached us with a flannel fabric requirement for the Ireland 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
- Reorders that quietly changed supplier and changed the hand feel
- Shrinkage that only showed up after the first wash
- An interlining that bubbled after the first press
What we specified
| Item | Flannel Fabric |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Yacht Interior Studio |
| Market | Ireland |
| Order volume | 2,000 pieces across 4 specifications |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Standard size | 280 gsm |
| Finish | Soft-Touch Rubber Coating |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | California Prop 65 |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the specification around Genuine Leather and locked the tolerance before bulk.
- The finish was moved to Black Nickel 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 4.5% 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?
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.
