Parisian Cashmere Sweater in Crochet with Smocked Panel
Source:Casual Dress For Wedding /
Time:2026-09-29
Parisian Cashmere Sweater in Crochet with Smocked Panel
A Cycling Team approached us to develop a parisian cashmere sweater around a single idea: smocked panel, executed in crochet. The capsule was destined for Malaysia and needed parisian 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Parisian Cashmere Sweater |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cycling Team |
| Market | Malaysia |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Crochet |
| Signature detail | Smocked Panel |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Crochet was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The cashmere sweater 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cycling Team 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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