Avant-Garde Cotton Bathrobe in Mohair with High-Low Hem
Avant-Garde Cotton Bathrobe in Mohair with High-Low Hem
A Public School District approached us to develop a avant-garde cotton bathrobe around a single idea: high-low hem, executed in mohair. The capsule was destined for Ireland and needed avant-garde 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Decoration durability failed after two washes

What we specified
| Product | Avant-Garde Cotton Bathrobe |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Public School District |
| Market | Ireland |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Mohair |
| Signature detail | High-Low Hem |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Mohair 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.
- High-Low Hem 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 10-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
Approve the hand feel on the actual bulk fabric — proto cloth always behaves differently.

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.



