Modern Boys Elastic Waist Jeans in Crochet with Asymmetric Closure
Source:Boys Elastic Waist Jeans /
Time:2026-09-29
Modern Boys Elastic Waist Jeans in Crochet with Asymmetric Closure
A Shopify DTC Brand approached us to develop a modern boys elastic waist jeans around a single idea: asymmetric closure, executed in crochet. The capsule was destined for Japan 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Modern Boys Elastic Waist Jeans |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Shopify DTC Brand |
| Market | Japan |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Crochet |
| Signature detail | Asymmetric Closure |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| 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.
- Crochet was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The boys elastic waist jeans was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Asymmetric Closure 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Shopify DTC Brand 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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