Effortless Mule in Washed Linen with Fringe Trim
Source:Full Body Kid Mannequin /
Time:2026-09-30
Effortless Mule in Washed Linen with Fringe Trim
A Promotional Products Company approached us to develop a effortless mule around a single idea: fringe trim, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for Malaysia and needed effortless 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 | Effortless Mule |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Promotional Products Company |
| Market | Malaysia |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Fringe Trim |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Washed Linen was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The mule was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Fringe 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Promotional Products Company 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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