Sculptural Plus Size Arm Shaper in Velvet with Chunky Chain Strap
Source:Plus Size Arm Shaper /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Plus Size Arm Shaper in Velvet with Chunky Chain Strap
A Kidswear Subscription Box approached us to develop a sculptural plus size arm shaper around a single idea: chunky chain strap, executed in velvet. The capsule was destined for Ireland 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Plus Size Arm Shaper |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Kidswear Subscription Box |
| Market | Ireland |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Velvet |
| Signature detail | Chunky Chain Strap |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- 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.
- Chunky Chain Strap 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Kidswear Subscription Box 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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