Modern Boys Children Coat in Washed Linen with Contrast Topstitching
Modern Boys Children Coat in Washed Linen with Contrast Topstitching
A Dance School approached us to develop a modern boys children coat around a single idea: contrast topstitching, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for Spain and needed modern 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Decoration durability failed after two washes

What we specified
| Product | Modern Boys Children Coat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Dance School |
| Market | Spain |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Contrast Topstitching |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Washed Linen was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The boys children coat 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Dance School 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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