Minimalist Lace Underpants in boucle with Hand-Finished Hem
Minimalist Lace Underpants in boucle with Hand-Finished Hem
A Surf School approached us to develop a minimalist lace underpants around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in boucle. The capsule was destined for Hong Kong and needed minimalist 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs

What we specified
| Product | Minimalist Lace Underpants |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Surf School |
| Market | Hong Kong |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | boucle |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Surf School 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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