Romantic Long Sleeve Leotard in Ribbed Jersey with Draped Neckline
Source:Long Sleeve Leotard /
Time:2026-09-30
Romantic Long Sleeve Leotard in Ribbed Jersey with Draped Neckline
A Cruise Line approached us to develop a romantic long sleeve leotard around a single idea: draped neckline, executed in ribbed jersey. The capsule was destined for Hong Kong 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Romantic Long Sleeve Leotard |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cruise Line |
| Market | Hong Kong |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Ribbed Jersey |
| Signature detail | Draped Neckline |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Ribbed Jersey 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cruise Line launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
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