Contemporary Bikini in Cashmere with Feather Trim
Source:Fishing Gear Hawaii /
Time:2026-09-30
Contemporary Bikini in Cashmere with Feather Trim
A Trade Show Exhibitor approached us to develop a contemporary bikini around a single idea: feather trim, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for Turkey 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Contemporary Bikini |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Trade Show Exhibitor |
| Market | Turkey |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | Feather Trim |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- Cashmere 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.
- Feather Trim 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Trade Show Exhibitor 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.
