Capsule Lace Underpants in boucle with Bow Detail
Source:Lace Underpants /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule Lace Underpants in boucle with Bow Detail
A University Athletic Department approached us to develop a capsule lace underpants around a single idea: bow detail, executed in boucle. The capsule was destined for Ireland 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Capsule Lace Underpants |
|---|---|
| Client type | A University Athletic Department |
| Market | Ireland |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | boucle |
| Signature detail | Bow Detail |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- boucle was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The lace underpants was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Bow Detail 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a University Athletic Department 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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