Statement Blue Necktie in Merino Wool with Contrast Topstitching
Source:Blue Necktie /
Time:2026-09-29
Statement Blue Necktie in Merino Wool with Contrast Topstitching
A Kidswear Subscription Box approached us to develop a statement blue necktie around a single idea: contrast topstitching, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Australia and needed statement 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Statement Blue Necktie |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Kidswear Subscription Box |
| Market | Australia |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Contrast Topstitching |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| 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.
- Merino Wool was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The blue necktie 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Kidswear Subscription Box 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
