Sculptural Long Sleeve Leotard in Crochet with Covered Buttons
Source:Long Sleeve Leotard /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Long Sleeve Leotard in Crochet with Covered Buttons
A Private Clinic approached us to develop a sculptural long sleeve leotard around a single idea: covered buttons, executed in crochet. The capsule was destined for Germany and needed sculptural 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Long Sleeve Leotard |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Private Clinic |
| Market | Germany |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Crochet |
| Signature detail | Covered Buttons |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Crochet 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.
- Covered Buttons 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Private Clinic 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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