Effortless Long Sleeve Leotard in Cupro with Contrast Topstitching
Source:Long Sleeve Leotard /
Time:2026-09-30
Effortless Long Sleeve Leotard in Cupro with Contrast Topstitching
A Department Store Buyer approached us to develop a effortless long sleeve leotard around a single idea: contrast topstitching, executed in cupro. The capsule was destined for Belgium and needed effortless 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Effortless Long Sleeve Leotard |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Department Store Buyer |
| Market | Belgium |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Cupro |
| Signature detail | Contrast Topstitching |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Cupro 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.
- Contrast Topstitching 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Department Store Buyer 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?
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