Modern Cotton Bathrobe in Cashmere with Delicate Pleating
Source:Cotton Bathrobe /
Time:2026-09-30
Modern Cotton Bathrobe in Cashmere with Delicate Pleating
A University Athletic Department approached us to develop a modern cotton bathrobe around a single idea: delicate pleating, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for Ireland and needed modern 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Modern Cotton Bathrobe |
|---|---|
| Client type | A University Athletic Department |
| Market | Ireland |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | Delicate Pleating |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 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 cotton bathrobe was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Delicate Pleating 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 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a University Athletic Department launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not machines.
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.
