Tailored Cashmere Hoodie in Tulle with Padded Shoulder
Source:Carmen Opera Male Costume /
Time:2026-09-29
Tailored Cashmere Hoodie in Tulle with Padded Shoulder
A Government Agency approached us to develop a tailored cashmere hoodie around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in tulle. The capsule was destined for Mexico and needed tailored 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Cashmere Hoodie |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Government Agency |
| Market | Mexico |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Tulle |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Tulle was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The cashmere hoodie was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Padded Shoulder 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Government Agency launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
Planning a similar capsule?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
