Statement Ballet Flat in Ribbed Jersey with Delicate Pleating
Source:Full Body Kid Mannequin /
Time:2026-09-30
Statement Ballet Flat in Ribbed Jersey with Delicate Pleating
A Fast-Growing Startup Label approached us to develop a statement ballet flat around a single idea: delicate pleating, executed in ribbed jersey. The capsule was destined for the United States and needed statement 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 sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Statement Ballet Flat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Fast-Growing Startup Label |
| Market | the United States |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Ribbed Jersey |
| Signature detail | Delicate Pleating |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Ribbed Jersey was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The ballet flat was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Delicate Pleating 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Fast-Growing Startup Label launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
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