Tailored Medieval Waist Belt in Tencel with Feather Trim
Source:Medieval Waist Belt /
Time:2026-09-30
Tailored Medieval Waist Belt in Tencel with Feather Trim
A Government Agency approached us to develop a tailored medieval waist belt around a single idea: feather trim, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Norway 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Medieval Waist Belt |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Government Agency |
| Market | Norway |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Feather Trim |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Tencel 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.
- Feather Trim 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Government Agency 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.
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