Cost optimizationDALANG, DONGGUAN · CHINA

Protect the approved design.
Improve the buying margin.

We look for practical savings in yarn, structure and process while keeping the appearance, hand feel and quality level the customer has approved.

Reported project result−16.5%

Procurement cost reduction against a comparable BOM and quotation*

Garment weight−12.5%

280g → 245g, a 35g reduction per garment

Cost improvement with design controls

Keep the approved details.
Improve the buying cost.

The final website brief reports a 16.5% procurement cost reduction and a 12.5% garment-weight reduction. The collar, placket, buttons, cuffs and silhouette remain the approved design reference.

*The result is reported in the final website brief. Reconfirm it against the same bill of materials and quotation basis for each order.

Review a cost target
Supplied garment references

Compare the garment and its details.

The images below are from the supplied cost-optimization material. Appearance can be reviewed from photos; hand feel and performance require sample checks.

Approved cardigan sample reference
Approved sample280g
Optimized cardigan sample reference
Optimized sample245g
Close-up reference for knit surface and garment finishing
Detail referenceCheck finish and surface
Project comparison

The approved sample remains the baseline.

Weight is measured per garment. Procurement savings must be checked against a comparable BOM and quotation.

MeasureApproved referenceOptimized project
Approved designReference sampleKey design details retained
Garment weight280g245g
Weight change—-35g / -12.5%
Procurement costComparable BOM baseline16.5% project reduction*
Substitute-yarn review

Test the alternative
before committing.

  1. 01

    Analyse the approved garment and its yarn and construction requirements.

  2. 02

    Propose two alternative yarn options against the target cost.

  3. 03

    Knit a separate test swatch for each option.

  4. 04

    Compare hand feel, appearance and cost with the customer.

  5. 05

    Let the customer select the preferred option.

  6. 06

    Make a garment sample using the selected yarn.

  7. 07

    Proceed to bulk only after the customer approves the sample.

Have a target cost or a margin problem? Share the approved reference and we will review the available levers.

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