Avant-Garde Crochet Cardigan Sweater For Women in Ribbed Jersey with Lace Inset
Avant-Garde Crochet Cardigan Sweater For Women in Ribbed Jersey with Lace Inset
A Restaurant Chain approached us to develop a avant-garde crochet cardigan sweater for women around a single idea: lace inset, executed in ribbed jersey. The capsule was destined for the United Kingdom 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Decoration durability failed after two washes

What we specified
| Product | Avant-Garde Crochet Cardigan Sweater For Women |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Restaurant Chain |
| Market | the United Kingdom |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Ribbed Jersey |
| Signature detail | Lace Inset |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Ribbed Jersey was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The crochet cardigan sweater for women was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Lace Inset 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Restaurant 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.



