Chic Cotton Bathrobe in Merino Wool with Padded Shoulder
Source:Cotton Bathrobe /
Time:2026-09-30
Chic Cotton Bathrobe in Merino Wool with Padded Shoulder
A Gym Chain approached us to develop a chic cotton bathrobe around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Saudi Arabia and needed chic 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Chic Cotton Bathrobe |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Gym Chain |
| Market | Saudi Arabia |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Merino Wool 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.
- 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Gym Chain 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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
