Bohemian Cotton Bathrobe in Metallic Thread with Smocked Panel
Source:Cotton Bathrobe /
Time:2026-09-30
Bohemian Cotton Bathrobe in Metallic Thread with Smocked Panel
A Corporate Procurement Team approached us to develop a bohemian cotton bathrobe around a single idea: smocked panel, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for Kenya and needed bohemian 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Bohemian Cotton Bathrobe |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Corporate Procurement Team |
| Market | Kenya |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Smocked Panel |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- Metallic Thread 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.
- 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Corporate Procurement 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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