Capsule Crochet Cardigan Sweater For Women in Washed Linen with Covered Buttons
Capsule Crochet Cardigan Sweater For Women in Washed Linen with Covered Buttons
A Ski Resort approached us to develop a capsule crochet cardigan sweater for women around a single idea: covered buttons, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for South Africa and needed capsule 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Decoration durability failed after two washes

What we specified
| Product | Capsule Crochet Cardigan Sweater For Women |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Ski Resort |
| Market | South Africa |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Covered Buttons |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Washed Linen 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.
- Covered 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Ski Resort 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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