Sculptural Low Cut Tank Top in Suede with Delicate Pleating
Source:Low Cut Tank Top /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Low Cut Tank Top in Suede with Delicate Pleating
A University Athletic Department approached us to develop a sculptural low cut tank top around a single idea: delicate pleating, executed in suede. The capsule was destined for Russia and needed sculptural 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 sample did not match the runway reference
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Low Cut Tank Top |
|---|---|
| Client type | A University Athletic Department |
| Market | Russia |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Suede |
| Signature detail | Delicate Pleating |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Suede was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The low cut tank top was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Delicate Pleating 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a University Athletic Department launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
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