Sculptural Plus Size Arm Shaper in Crochet with Hand-Finished Hem
Source:Plus Size Arm Shaper /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Plus Size Arm Shaper in Crochet with Hand-Finished Hem
A Security Company approached us to develop a sculptural plus size arm shaper around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in crochet. The capsule was destined for the Philippines 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Plus Size Arm Shaper |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Security Company |
| Market | the Philippines |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Crochet |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Crochet 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.
- Hand-Finished Hem 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Security Company 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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