Tailored Medieval Waist Belt in Metallic Thread with High-Low Hem
Source:Medieval Waist Belt /
Time:2026-09-30
Tailored Medieval Waist Belt in Metallic Thread with High-Low Hem
A Railway Operator approached us to develop a tailored medieval waist belt around a single idea: high-low hem, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for Canada and needed tailored 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Medieval Waist Belt |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Railway Operator |
| Market | Canada |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | High-Low Hem |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- Metallic Thread was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The medieval waist belt was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- High-Low Hem 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Railway Operator 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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