Luxe Long Sleeve Leotard in Merino Wool with Draped Neckline
Source:Long Sleeve Leotard /
Time:2026-09-30
Luxe Long Sleeve Leotard in Merino Wool with Draped Neckline
A Kidswear Subscription Box approached us to develop a luxe long sleeve leotard around a single idea: draped neckline, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Kenya and needed luxe 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Luxe Long Sleeve Leotard |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Kidswear Subscription Box |
| Market | Kenya |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Draped Neckline |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Merino Wool 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.
- Draped Neckline 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Kidswear Subscription Box 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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
