Modern Grip Sports Gloves in Velvet with Padded Shoulder
Source:Grip Sports Gloves /
Time:2026-09-30
Modern Grip Sports Gloves in Velvet with Padded Shoulder
A Yoga Retreat Brand approached us to develop a modern grip sports gloves around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in velvet. The capsule was destined for the United Arab Emirates and needed modern 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Modern Grip Sports Gloves |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Yoga Retreat Brand |
| Market | the United Arab Emirates |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Velvet |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| 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.
- Velvet was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The grip sports gloves 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Yoga Retreat Brand 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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