Contemporary Grip Sports Gloves in Crochet with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Grip Sports Gloves /
Time:2026-09-30
Contemporary Grip Sports Gloves in Crochet with Gathered Sleeves
A Boutique Fitness Studio approached us to develop a contemporary grip sports gloves around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in crochet. The capsule was destined for the United States and needed contemporary 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Contemporary Grip Sports Gloves |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Boutique Fitness Studio |
| Market | the United States |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Crochet |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| 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.
- Crochet 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.
- Gathered Sleeves 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Boutique Fitness Studio launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not machines.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
