Editorial Beaded Flower Motifs in Cupro with Crystal Embellishment
Editorial Beaded Flower Motifs in Cupro with Crystal Embellishment
A Military Supply Unit approached us to develop a editorial beaded flower motifs around a single idea: crystal embellishment, executed in cupro. The capsule was destined for Portugal and needed editorial finishing that reads designer on the rail while staying repeatable in bulk. This case study records the brief, the specification and the delivery.
The challenge
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Decoration durability failed after two washes

What we specified
| Product | Editorial Beaded Flower Motifs |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Military Supply Unit |
| Market | Portugal |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Cupro |
| Signature detail | Crystal Embellishment |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Cupro was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The beaded flower motifs was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Crystal Embellishment was applied in a controlled process to keep every piece consistent.
- Bulk ran with in-line inspection; a photo report was shared before shipment.

Result
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Military Supply Unit launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not machines.

Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.



