Contemporary Cotton Shirt in Organza with Sculptural Draping
Source:Enclosed Toe Bodystocking /
Time:2026-09-30
Contemporary Cotton Shirt in Organza with Sculptural Draping
A Coffee Roaster Chain approached us to develop a contemporary cotton shirt around a single idea: sculptural draping, executed in organza. The capsule was destined for Ireland 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Contemporary Cotton Shirt |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Coffee Roaster Chain |
| Market | Ireland |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Organza |
| Signature detail | Sculptural Draping |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Organza was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The cotton shirt was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Sculptural Draping 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Coffee Roaster Chain 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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