Modern Low Cut Tank Top in Sequined Knit with Covered Buttons
Modern Low Cut Tank Top in Sequined Knit with Covered Buttons
A Manufacturing Plant approached us to develop a modern low cut tank top around a single idea: covered buttons, executed in sequined knit. The capsule was destined for South Africa and needed modern 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes

What we specified
| Product | Modern Low Cut Tank Top |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Manufacturing Plant |
| Market | South Africa |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Sequined Knit |
| Signature detail | Covered Buttons |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| 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.
- Sequined Knit 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.
- Covered Buttons 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Manufacturing Plant 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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