Statement Jacket Zipper Slider in Merino Wool with Smocked Panel
Source:Jacket Zipper Slider /
Time:2026-09-30
Statement Jacket Zipper Slider in Merino Wool with Smocked Panel
A Trade Show Exhibitor approached us to develop a statement jacket zipper slider around a single idea: smocked panel, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Ukraine 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Statement Jacket Zipper Slider |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Trade Show Exhibitor |
| Market | Ukraine |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Smocked Panel |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
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 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Trade Show Exhibitor 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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