Modern Knit Cardigan in Washed Linen with Tonal Embroidery
Source:Embroidery Beads /
Time:2026-09-30
Modern Knit Cardigan in Washed Linen with Tonal Embroidery
A Kidswear Subscription Box approached us to develop a modern knit cardigan around a single idea: tonal embroidery, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for the United States and needed modern 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Modern Knit Cardigan |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Kidswear Subscription Box |
| Market | the United States |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Tonal Embroidery |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- Washed Linen was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The knit cardigan was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Tonal Embroidery 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Kidswear Subscription Box launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
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