Effortless Long Sleeve Leotard in Velvet with Tonal Embroidery
Source:Long Sleeve Leotard /
Time:2026-09-30
Effortless Long Sleeve Leotard in Velvet with Tonal Embroidery
A Ski Resort approached us to develop a effortless long sleeve leotard around a single idea: tonal embroidery, executed in velvet. The capsule was destined for Singapore 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Effortless Long Sleeve Leotard |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Ski Resort |
| Market | Singapore |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Velvet |
| Signature detail | Tonal Embroidery |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| 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.
- Velvet 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.
- Tonal Embroidery 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Ski Resort 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.
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