Statement Jeans Sports Jacket in Suede with Hand-Finished Hem
Source:Jeans Sports Jacket /
Time:2026-09-30
Statement Jeans Sports Jacket in Suede with Hand-Finished Hem
An Independent Boutique Brand approached us to develop a statement jeans sports jacket around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in suede. The capsule was destined for Australia and needed statement 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Statement Jeans Sports Jacket |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Independent Boutique Brand |
| Market | Australia |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Suede |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Suede was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The jeans sports jacket was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Hand-Finished Hem 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The an Independent Boutique Brand 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.
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