Before:

Triumph’s initial challenges:

  • High sampling volume: Over 200,000 physical samples produced annually across two seasons.

  • Materials, cost and  time pressures: Sampling involved high fabric consumption, extensive lead times, and logistical costs.

  • Limited innovation time: Designers spent excessive time on manual sampling processes, leaving little room for creative exploration.

  • Sustainability concerns: Excess fabric and dyed materials often led to dead stock, creating waste.

  • Regional Complexity: Different business models in Europe and Asia made alignment difficult, with Europe relying heavily on physical samples and Asia adopting its own pace in 3D design.

After:

Results after working with INHOUSE:

  • 85% reduction in physical samples: Digital samples replaced a significant portion of Triumph’s collections, saving time and reducing costs.

  • Increased sustainability: Eliminated excess material usage and reduced dead stock, contributing to Triumph’s sustainability goals.

  • Up skilled design teams: Designers gained expertise in 3D tools, enabling faster decisions and improved collaboration across departments.

  • Decreased overhead costs & lead times: While design processes remained largely unchanged, the company experienced notable overhead savings in sampling costs and shorter lead times for marketing decisions.

  • Strategic regional rollout: Although Europe led the charge, Triumph began training designers in Asia and Japan for a gradual 3D implementation.

  • Process:

  • Steps in Triumph’s 3D journey with INHOUSE:

  • Initiating the project: Tasked with reducing costs and timelines, Triumph began exploring 3D sampling three years ago.

  • Partner selection: After a rigorous evaluation of three potential vendors, Triumph chose INHOUSE for their adaptability and collaborative approach.

  • Pilot phase: Creating digital twins of the best-selling collections to showcase ROI potential for marketing and ecommerce usage instead of utilising physical  samples.

  • Training & education: INHOUSE provided foundational 3D education, empowering Triumph’s teams to navigate internal buy-in and stakeholder discussions.

  • Gradual rollout: Started with Europe before extending training and equipment to Asia, while adapting to region-specific business models.

  • Continuous improvement: Triumph continues to evolve its 3D capabilities, dedicating time for design teams to innovate and refresh their skills.

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