Effortless Swimwear Set in Tulle with Padded Shoulder
Source:Casual 3/4 Sleeve Pullover Top /
Time:2026-09-29
Effortless Swimwear Set in Tulle with Padded Shoulder
A Shopify DTC Brand approached us to develop a effortless swimwear set around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in tulle. The capsule was destined for the United Kingdom and needed effortless 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Effortless Swimwear Set |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Shopify DTC Brand |
| Market | the United Kingdom |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Tulle |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| 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.
- Tulle was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The swimwear set 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Shopify DTC Brand 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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