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This case study explores how Sansansun provided a comprehensive solution for NTS, a premium activewear brand with exacting standards for both custom fabric and quality control. Faced with inconsistent quality and long development lead times from other suppliers, NTS partnered with Sansansun to successfully develop an exclusive fabric and implement a rigorous QC process, resulting in a successful first shipment and a long-term partnership.
Client Profile: A Brand Demanding Excellence
NTS is a premium activewear brand with a clear vision: minimalist, wearable, and modern apparel built to the highest quality standards. As a brand focused on detail, they required more than just a manufacturer; they needed a partner capable of exclusive custom fabric development and executing a small-batch, quick-turnaround production model without ever compromising on quality.
The Challenge: When Flexibility and Reliability Seem Impossible
In their previous experiences with other suppliers, NTS consistently faced a frustrating dilemma. They found it difficult to find a single partner who could be both flexible and reliable. Their primary challenges included:
- Long and inefficient fabric development cycles with repeated communication breakdowns.
- Inconsistent bulk production quality, including
- batch-to-batch color variance and an inconsistent hand-feel.
- A disconnect between a supplier’s standard production and the brand’s true, high-end expectations.
The Solution: A Collaborative, Full-Chain Approach
We understood that solving NTS’s challenges required a collaborative, cross-functional approach. We initiated a full-chain project that involved our entire team:
- Fabric Development Phase: We held trilateral discussions with the NTS team, our designers, and our fabric mill partners to align on goals. We defined new standards for hand-feel, thickness, elasticity, and moisture-wicking to match NTS’s brand identity. We conducted four full rounds of sampling, complete with lab testing and try-on analysis, to refine the custom fabric to perfection.
- Bulk Production Phase: Our production team created a tailored QC checklist for this specific order. Pattern makers, production leads, and the sales team synced daily to resolve any minor issues immediately. Our dedicated quality inspectors monitored the entire process on-site, from fabric arrival to final packing, ensuring accountability at every step.
The Outcome: A Successful Launch and a Long-Term Partnership
The first shipment was delivered successfully, with NTS providing strong feedback on the stable quality and excellent details. This success has solidified a long-term partnership, and the custom fabric development has already entered its fourth stage of refinement for future collections. We proved that for high-standard clients, we are not just a producer—we are a dedicated partner.
