Contemporary Straight-Leg Jean in boucle with Crystal Embellishment
Source:Embroidery Beads /
Time:2026-09-30
Contemporary Straight-Leg Jean in boucle with Crystal Embellishment
A Maternity Wear Brand approached us to develop a contemporary straight-leg jean around a single idea: crystal embellishment, executed in boucle. The capsule was destined for Portugal and needed contemporary 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 sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Contemporary Straight-Leg Jean |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Maternity Wear Brand |
| Market | Portugal |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | boucle |
| Signature detail | Crystal Embellishment |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- boucle was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The straight-leg jean was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Crystal Embellishment 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Maternity Wear Brand 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.
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