Editorial Straight-Leg Jean in Ribbed Jersey with Asymmetric Closure
Source:Food Industry Dust Coat /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Straight-Leg Jean in Ribbed Jersey with Asymmetric Closure
A Department Store Buyer approached us to develop a editorial straight-leg jean around a single idea: asymmetric closure, executed in ribbed jersey. The capsule was destined for Colombia and needed editorial 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Straight-Leg Jean |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Department Store Buyer |
| Market | Colombia |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Ribbed Jersey |
| Signature detail | Asymmetric Closure |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Ribbed Jersey was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The straight-leg jean was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Asymmetric Closure 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Department Store Buyer 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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