Sculptural Mens Vest in boucle with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Mens Vest /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Mens Vest in boucle with Gathered Sleeves
A Manufacturing Plant approached us to develop a sculptural mens vest around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in boucle. The capsule was destined for Vietnam 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Mens Vest |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Manufacturing Plant |
| Market | Vietnam |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | boucle |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- boucle was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The mens vest was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Gathered Sleeves 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 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Manufacturing Plant 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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