Vintage-Inspired Legging in Cashmere with High-Low Hem
Source:Embroidery Beads /
Time:2026-09-30
Vintage-Inspired Legging in Cashmere with High-Low Hem
A Cycling Team approached us to develop a vintage-inspired legging around a single idea: high-low hem, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for the United Arab Emirates and needed vintage-inspired 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Vintage-Inspired Legging |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cycling Team |
| Market | the United Arab Emirates |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | High-Low Hem |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Cashmere was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The legging was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- High-Low Hem 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cycling Team 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.
