Romantic Puffer Jacket in Crochet with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Fishing Gear Hawaii /
Time:2026-09-30
Romantic Puffer Jacket in Crochet with Gathered Sleeves
A Marketing Agency approached us to develop a romantic puffer jacket around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in crochet. The capsule was destined for Colombia and needed romantic 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Romantic Puffer Jacket |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Marketing Agency |
| Market | Colombia |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Crochet |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Crochet was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The puffer jacket was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Gathered Sleeves 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Marketing Agency 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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