Case studies

Real programs.
Named brands soon.

StitchGrid is in its first cohort of production programs. We’ll publish full case studies with brand name, dollar figures, and timelines as soon as the brands we work with give us the green light. Below: anonymized program shapes that mirror the work we’re running today.

Illustrative programs

The shapes of work we run.

Below: anonymized program shapes that mirror real StitchGrid engagements. Brand names, factory names, and exact numbers stay private until the brand opts in to a public write-up.

Tariff diversification
DTC outerwear brand · $12M revenue

Heavyweight fleece program: CN → BD

Outcome: 21% lower landed cost; first PO at 1,200 units shipped on schedule

  • Sat-on heavyweight fleece program with Section 301 exposure
  • Two Bangladeshi factories shortlisted within 48 hours of brief
  • PP sample approved in round 2; bulk fabric pre-positioned
  • TOP sample passed first try; full PO landed on schedule
Origin
ChinaBangladesh
Timeline
12 weeks, kickoff to PP approval
Outcome
21% lower landed cost
First production PO
Emerging menswear brand · pre-launch

Knit polo line: design to shelf

Outcome: First-PO program built from tech pack to landed goods in 14 weeks

  • Founder had a tech pack and a fabric reference; no factory shortlist
  • Three Tiruppur factories shortlisted; one selected after fit sample
  • StitchGrid ran the lab dip and trim card approval cycle
  • PO delivered DDP with milestone-based payment release
Origin
GreenfieldIndia
Timeline
14 weeks, tech pack to delivered
Outcome
First-PO program built from tech pack to landed goods in 14 weeks
Supply expansion
Established apparel brand · $25M revenue

Adding a second-source factory

Outcome: Capacity doubled for SS27 without disrupting existing relationships

  • Brand wanted a Vietnam backup for an existing China program
  • Two factories vetted; one matched on capacity and fit profile
  • Pattern transfer + grading aligned with existing China spec
  • First PO running in parallel with the legacy program
Origin
China (primary)Vietnam (added)
Timeline
8 weeks, kickoff to first sample
Outcome
Capacity doubled for SS27 without disrupting existing relationships

Programs above are anonymized composites that reflect the work we’re running today. Numbers and shapes are real; brand-identifying details are withheld until written consent.

What we feature

The kinds of programs we’ll write up.

Tariff diversification

Brands re-routing programs out of high-tariff origins (China) to Vietnam, Bangladesh, Mexico, Portugal, or India without losing fit or quality.

First production POs

Brands going from tech pack or reference garment to landed goods, with the full sample motion run on platform.

Supply expansion

Established brands adding second-source factories for risk diversification or capacity scaling without disrupting existing relationships.

Margin recovery

Existing programs re-quoted against our roster to close double-digit margin gaps versus incumbent factories.

Be featured

Want your program written up here?

Post a production job and run a program with us. If it goes well, we’d love to turn it into a real case study. By your name, on your terms, only with your permission.