Capsule Lace Underpants in boucle with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Lace Underpants /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule Lace Underpants in boucle with Gathered Sleeves
A Hospital Group approached us to develop a capsule lace underpants around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in boucle. The capsule was destined for Thailand 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Capsule Lace Underpants |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Hospital Group |
| Market | Thailand |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | boucle |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
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.
- Gathered Sleeves 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Hospital Group 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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