Elevated High Waist Shaper in Merino Wool with Open Back
Source:High Waist Shaper /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated High Waist Shaper in Merino Wool with Open Back
A Surf School approached us to develop a elevated high waist shaper around a single idea: open back, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Turkey and needed elevated 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Elevated High Waist Shaper |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Surf School |
| Market | Turkey |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
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.
- 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% 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?
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.
