Effortless Mens Black Down Jacket With Hood in Ribbed Jersey with High-Low Hem

Effortless Mens Black Down Jacket With Hood in Ribbed Jersey with High-Low Hem

A Coffee Roaster Chain approached us to develop a effortless mens black down jacket with hood around a single idea: high-low hem, executed in ribbed jersey. The capsule was destined for South Africa 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

• Delivery missed the collection launch window
• Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
• Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point

What we specified

How it was built

1. Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
2. Ribbed Jersey was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
3. The mens black down jacket with hood was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
4. High-Low Hem was applied in a controlled process to keep every piece consistent.
5. Bulk ran with in-line inspection; a photo report was shared before shipment.

Result

• 120 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
• Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
• The a Coffee Roaster Chain 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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