Editorial Dobok Martial Arts Wear in Cupro with Asymmetric Closure
Source:Dobok Martial Arts Wear /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Dobok Martial Arts Wear in Cupro with Asymmetric Closure
A Railway Operator approached us to develop a editorial dobok martial arts wear around a single idea: asymmetric closure, executed in cupro. The capsule was destined for the Philippines and needed editorial 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Dobok Martial Arts Wear |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Railway Operator |
| Market | the Philippines |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Cupro |
| Signature detail | Asymmetric Closure |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Cupro 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.
- Asymmetric Closure 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Railway Operator 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.
