Capsule Knee-High Boot in Merino Wool with Smocked Panel
Source:Casual 3/4 Sleeve Pullover Top /
Time:2026-09-29
Capsule Knee-High Boot in Merino Wool with Smocked Panel
A Surf School approached us to develop a capsule knee-high boot around a single idea: smocked panel, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for France and needed capsule 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Capsule Knee-High Boot |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Surf School |
| Market | France |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Smocked Panel |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Merino Wool was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The knee-high boot was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Smocked Panel 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Surf 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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