Luxe Dobok Martial Arts Wear in Silk with Delicate Pleating
Luxe Dobok Martial Arts Wear in Silk with Delicate Pleating
A National Retail Chain approached us to develop a luxe dobok martial arts wear around a single idea: delicate pleating, executed in silk. The capsule was destined for the United Kingdom and needed luxe 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window

What we specified
| Product | Luxe Dobok Martial Arts Wear |
|---|---|
| Client type | A National Retail Chain |
| Market | the United Kingdom |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Silk |
| Signature detail | Delicate Pleating |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| 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.
- Silk was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The dobok martial arts wear was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Delicate Pleating 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a National Retail 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?
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.



