Effortless High Underwear in Merino Wool with Asymmetric Closure
Source:High Underwear /
Time:2026-09-30
Effortless High Underwear in Merino Wool with Asymmetric Closure
A Surf School approached us to develop a effortless high underwear around a single idea: asymmetric closure, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Chile and needed effortless 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Effortless High Underwear |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Surf School |
| Market | Chile |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Asymmetric Closure |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Asymmetric Closure 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Surf School 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.
