Minimalist High Waist Shaper in Merino Wool with Tonal Embroidery
Minimalist High Waist Shaper in Merino Wool with Tonal Embroidery
A Logistics Provider approached us to develop a minimalist high waist shaper around a single idea: tonal embroidery, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Portugal and needed minimalist 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window

What we specified
| Product | Minimalist High Waist Shaper |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Logistics Provider |
| Market | Portugal |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Tonal Embroidery |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
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 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Logistics Provider 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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.



