Boutique Wool Overcoat in Metallic Thread with Asymmetric Closure
Source:Casual 3/4 Sleeve Pullover Top /
Time:2026-09-29
Boutique Wool Overcoat in Metallic Thread with Asymmetric Closure
A Gym Chain approached us to develop a boutique wool overcoat around a single idea: asymmetric closure, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for Spain and needed boutique 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Boutique Wool Overcoat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Gym Chain |
| Market | Spain |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Asymmetric Closure |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Metallic Thread was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The wool overcoat 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Gym Chain 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.
