Chic High Underwear in Merino Wool with Open Back
Source:High Underwear /
Time:2026-09-30
Chic High Underwear in Merino Wool with Open Back
A University Athletic Department approached us to develop a chic high underwear around a single idea: open back, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for South Africa and needed chic 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Chic High Underwear |
|---|---|
| Client type | A University Athletic Department |
| Market | South Africa |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Merino Wool was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The high underwear was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Open Back 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a University Athletic Department 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.
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.
