Bohemian Long Sleeve Leotard in Tencel with Sculptural Draping
Source:Long Sleeve Leotard /
Time:2026-09-30
Bohemian Long Sleeve Leotard in Tencel with Sculptural Draping
A Marathon Organizer approached us to develop a bohemian long sleeve leotard around a single idea: sculptural draping, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Switzerland and needed bohemian 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Bohemian Long Sleeve Leotard |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Marathon Organizer |
| Market | Switzerland |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Sculptural Draping |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
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.
- Sculptural Draping 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Marathon Organizer 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.
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