Capsule High Waist Shaper in Washed Linen with Tonal Embroidery
Source:High Waist Shaper /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule High Waist Shaper in Washed Linen with Tonal Embroidery
A National Retail Chain approached us to develop a capsule high waist shaper around a single idea: tonal embroidery, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for Sweden and needed capsule 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Capsule High Waist Shaper |
|---|---|
| Client type | A National Retail Chain |
| Market | Sweden |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Tonal Embroidery |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| 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.
- Washed Linen was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The high waist shaper was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Tonal Embroidery 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a National Retail Chain 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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