Contemporary Blue Down Jacket in Crochet with Contrast Topstitching
Source:Blue Down Jacket /
Time:2026-09-29
Contemporary Blue Down Jacket in Crochet with Contrast Topstitching
An Event Management Company approached us to develop a contemporary blue down jacket around a single idea: contrast topstitching, executed in crochet. The capsule was destined for Australia and needed contemporary 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Contemporary Blue Down Jacket |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Event Management Company |
| Market | Australia |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Crochet |
| Signature detail | Contrast Topstitching |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Crochet 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.
- Contrast Topstitching 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The an Event Management Company launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Approve the hand feel on the actual bulk fabric — proto cloth always behaves differently.
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