Capsule Ribbed Top in Vegan Leather with Contrast Topstitching
Source:Full Girls Swimsuit /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule Ribbed Top in Vegan Leather with Contrast Topstitching
A Trade Show Exhibitor approached us to develop a capsule ribbed top around a single idea: contrast topstitching, executed in vegan leather. The capsule was destined for Sweden and needed capsule 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Capsule Ribbed Top |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Trade Show Exhibitor |
| Market | Sweden |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Vegan Leather |
| Signature detail | Contrast Topstitching |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Vegan Leather was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The ribbed top was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Contrast Topstitching 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
- 1,500 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.
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