Elevated Plus Size 3/4 Sleeve Tunic in Cashmere with Feather Trim
Source:Plus Size 3/4 Sleeve Tunic /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated Plus Size 3/4 Sleeve Tunic in Cashmere with Feather Trim
A Railway Operator approached us to develop a elevated plus size 3/4 sleeve tunic around a single idea: feather trim, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for Canada and needed elevated 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Plus Size 3/4 Sleeve Tunic |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Railway Operator |
| Market | Canada |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | Feather Trim |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| 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.
- Cashmere was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The plus size 3/4 sleeve tunic 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Railway Operator 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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