Capsule Jacket Zipper Slider in Suede with Smocked Panel
Source:Jacket Zipper Slider /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule Jacket Zipper Slider in Suede with Smocked Panel
A Wholesale Distributor approached us to develop a capsule jacket zipper slider around a single idea: smocked panel, executed in suede. The capsule was destined for Mexico 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Capsule Jacket Zipper Slider |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Wholesale Distributor |
| Market | Mexico |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Suede |
| Signature detail | Smocked Panel |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| 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.
- Suede was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The jacket zipper slider was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Smocked Panel 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 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Wholesale Distributor 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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