Elevated Knit Cardigan in Cashmere with Monogram Hardware
Source:Casual 3/4 Sleeve Pullover Top /
Time:2026-09-29
Elevated Knit Cardigan in Cashmere with Monogram Hardware
A Dance School approached us to develop a elevated knit cardigan around a single idea: monogram hardware, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for Ukraine and needed elevated 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Knit Cardigan |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Dance School |
| Market | Ukraine |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | Monogram Hardware |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| 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.
- Cashmere was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The knit cardigan was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Monogram Hardware 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 12-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
Approve the hand feel on the actual bulk fabric — proto cloth always behaves differently.
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