Sculptural Knit Cardigan in Organic Denim with Tonal Embroidery
Source:Fishing Gear Hawaii /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Knit Cardigan in Organic Denim with Tonal Embroidery
A Maternity Wear Brand approached us to develop a sculptural knit cardigan around a single idea: tonal embroidery, executed in organic denim. The capsule was destined for Australia and needed sculptural 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Knit Cardigan |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Maternity Wear Brand |
| Market | Australia |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Organic Denim |
| Signature detail | Tonal Embroidery |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Organic Denim was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The knit cardigan was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Tonal Embroidery 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Maternity Wear Brand 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.
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