Editorial Long Sleeve Leotard in Velvet with Contrast Topstitching
Source:Long Sleeve Leotard /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Long Sleeve Leotard in Velvet with Contrast Topstitching
A Government Agency approached us to develop a editorial long sleeve leotard around a single idea: contrast topstitching, executed in velvet. The capsule was destined for Morocco and needed editorial 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 | Editorial Long Sleeve Leotard |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Government Agency |
| Market | Morocco |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Velvet |
| Signature detail | Contrast Topstitching |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- Velvet 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.
- Contrast Topstitching 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Government Agency 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.
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