Elevated Long Sleeve Leotard in Tencel with Bow Detail
Source:Long Sleeve Leotard /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated Long Sleeve Leotard in Tencel with Bow Detail
A Nonprofit Organization approached us to develop a elevated long sleeve leotard around a single idea: bow detail, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Australia and needed elevated 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Long Sleeve Leotard |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Nonprofit Organization |
| Market | Australia |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Bow Detail |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Tencel 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Nonprofit Organization 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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