Tailored Wool Overcoat in boucle with Draped Neckline
Source:Fishing Gear Hawaii /
Time:2026-09-30
Tailored Wool Overcoat in boucle with Draped Neckline
A Restaurant Chain approached us to develop a tailored wool overcoat around a single idea: draped neckline, executed in boucle. The capsule was destined for South Africa 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Wool Overcoat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Restaurant Chain |
| Market | South Africa |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | boucle |
| Signature detail | Draped Neckline |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- boucle was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The wool overcoat was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Draped Neckline 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Restaurant Chain 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.
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.
