Contemporary Plus Size Arm Shaper in Velvet with Feather Trim
Source:Plus Size Arm Shaper /
Time:2026-09-30
Contemporary Plus Size Arm Shaper in Velvet with Feather Trim
A National Retail Chain approached us to develop a contemporary plus size arm shaper around a single idea: feather trim, executed in velvet. The capsule was destined for Portugal and needed contemporary 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Contemporary Plus Size Arm Shaper |
|---|---|
| Client type | A National Retail Chain |
| Market | Portugal |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Velvet |
| Signature detail | Feather Trim |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Velvet was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The plus size arm shaper 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a National Retail Chain 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
