Vintage-Inspired Knit Cardigan in Organic Denim with Padded Shoulder
Source:Funky Socks For Kids /
Time:2026-09-30
Vintage-Inspired Knit Cardigan in Organic Denim with Padded Shoulder
A Railway Operator approached us to develop a vintage-inspired knit cardigan around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in organic denim. The capsule was destined for Chile and needed vintage-inspired 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Vintage-Inspired Knit Cardigan |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Railway Operator |
| Market | Chile |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Organic Denim |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Organic Denim was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The knit cardigan was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Padded Shoulder 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Railway Operator 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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