Tailored Straight-Leg Jean in Metallic Thread with Hand-Finished Hem
Source:Full Girls Swimsuit /
Time:2026-09-30
Tailored Straight-Leg Jean in Metallic Thread with Hand-Finished Hem
A Ski Resort approached us to develop a tailored straight-leg jean around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for Kenya and needed tailored 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Straight-Leg Jean |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Ski Resort |
| Market | Kenya |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- Metallic Thread 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.
- Hand-Finished Hem 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Ski Resort 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
