Romantic Long Sleeve Leotard in Washed Linen with Bow Detail
Source:Long Sleeve Leotard /
Time:2026-09-30
Romantic Long Sleeve Leotard in Washed Linen with Bow Detail
A Surf School approached us to develop a romantic long sleeve leotard around a single idea: bow detail, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for Finland and needed romantic 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Romantic Long Sleeve Leotard |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Surf School |
| Market | Finland |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Bow Detail |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| 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.
- Washed Linen was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The long sleeve leotard 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Surf School launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Approve the hand feel on the actual bulk fabric — proto cloth always behaves differently.
Planning a similar capsule?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
