Boutique Blue Down Jacket in Cupro with Waist Tie Belt
Source:Blue Down Jacket /
Time:2026-09-29
Boutique Blue Down Jacket in Cupro with Waist Tie Belt
A Cruise Line approached us to develop a boutique blue down jacket around a single idea: waist tie belt, executed in cupro. The capsule was destined for New Zealand and needed boutique 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Boutique Blue Down Jacket |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cruise Line |
| Market | New Zealand |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Cupro |
| Signature detail | Waist Tie Belt |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
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 blue down jacket was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Waist Tie Belt 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cruise Line 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.
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