Luxe Long Sleeve Leotard in Washed Linen with Fringe Trim
Source:Long Sleeve Leotard /
Time:2026-09-30
Luxe Long Sleeve Leotard in Washed Linen with Fringe Trim
A Maternity Wear Brand approached us to develop a luxe long sleeve leotard around a single idea: fringe trim, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for the Netherlands 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Luxe Long Sleeve Leotard |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Maternity Wear Brand |
| Market | the Netherlands |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Fringe Trim |
| 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.
- Washed Linen 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.
- Fringe Trim 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 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Maternity Wear Brand 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.
