Avant-Garde Bikini in Tulle with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Casual 3/4 Sleeve Pullover Top /
Time:2026-09-29
Avant-Garde Bikini in Tulle with Gathered Sleeves
A Maternity Wear Brand approached us to develop a avant-garde bikini around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in tulle. The capsule was destined for India and needed avant-garde 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Avant-Garde Bikini |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Maternity Wear Brand |
| Market | India |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Tulle |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- Tulle was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The bikini was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Gathered Sleeves 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Maternity Wear Brand 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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
