Luxe Plus Size 3/4 Sleeve Tunic in Cupro with Sculptural Draping
Source:Plus Size 3/4 Sleeve Tunic /
Time:2026-09-30
Luxe Plus Size 3/4 Sleeve Tunic in Cupro with Sculptural Draping
A Cycling Team approached us to develop a luxe plus size 3/4 sleeve tunic around a single idea: sculptural draping, executed in cupro. The capsule was destined for Austria and needed luxe 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Luxe Plus Size 3/4 Sleeve Tunic |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cycling Team |
| Market | Austria |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Cupro |
| Signature detail | Sculptural Draping |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Cupro 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.
- Sculptural Draping 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cycling Team 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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