Effortless Jeans Sports Jacket in Tencel with Padded Shoulder
Source:Jeans Sports Jacket /
Time:2026-09-30
Effortless Jeans Sports Jacket in Tencel with Padded Shoulder
A Fast-Growing Startup Label approached us to develop a effortless jeans sports jacket around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Nigeria 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Effortless Jeans Sports Jacket |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Fast-Growing Startup Label |
| Market | Nigeria |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Tencel 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.
- Padded Shoulder 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Fast-Growing Startup Label 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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