Tailored Bikini in Merino Wool with Open Back
Source:Enclosed Toe Bodystocking /
Time:2026-09-30
Tailored Bikini in Merino Wool with Open Back
A Construction Firm approached us to develop a tailored bikini around a single idea: open back, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Japan and needed tailored 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Bikini |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Construction Firm |
| Market | Japan |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Merino Wool was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The bikini was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Open Back 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Construction Firm 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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