Editorial Long Sleeve Leotard in Ribbed Jersey with Padded Shoulder
Source:Long Sleeve Leotard /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Long Sleeve Leotard in Ribbed Jersey with Padded Shoulder
A Kidswear Subscription Box approached us to develop a editorial long sleeve leotard around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in ribbed jersey. The capsule was destined for South Africa 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Long Sleeve Leotard |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Kidswear Subscription Box |
| Market | South Africa |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Ribbed Jersey |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- 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.
- Padded Shoulder 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Kidswear Subscription Box launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not machines.
Planning a similar capsule?
Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.
