Contemporary Ribbed Top in Cashmere with Chunky Chain Strap
Source:Embroidery Beads /
Time:2026-09-30
Contemporary Ribbed Top in Cashmere with Chunky Chain Strap
A Public School District approached us to develop a contemporary ribbed top around a single idea: chunky chain strap, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for Spain 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Contemporary Ribbed Top |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Public School District |
| Market | Spain |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | Chunky Chain Strap |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Cashmere was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The ribbed top was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Chunky Chain Strap 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Public School District 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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