Tailored Cotton Bathrobe in Metallic Thread with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
Source:Cotton Bathrobe /
Time:2026-09-30
Tailored Cotton Bathrobe in Metallic Thread with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
A Ski Resort approached us to develop a tailored cotton bathrobe around a single idea: mother-of-pearl buttons, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for France and needed tailored 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Cotton Bathrobe |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Ski Resort |
| Market | France |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Mother-of-Pearl Buttons |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
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.
- Mother-of-Pearl Buttons 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Ski Resort 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.
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