Designer Puffer Jacket in Cashmere with Padded Shoulder
Source:Casual Plus Size Dresses /
Time:2026-09-29
Designer Puffer Jacket in Cashmere with Padded Shoulder
A Public School District approached us to develop a designer puffer jacket around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for Ukraine and needed designer 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Designer Puffer Jacket |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Public School District |
| Market | Ukraine |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Cashmere was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The puffer jacket 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Public School District 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.
