Editorial Plus Size Arm Shaper in Silk with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Plus Size Arm Shaper /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Plus Size Arm Shaper in Silk with Gathered Sleeves
A Logistics Provider approached us to develop a editorial plus size arm shaper around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in silk. The capsule was destined for Czechia and needed editorial 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Plus Size Arm Shaper |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Logistics Provider |
| Market | Czechia |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Silk |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| 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.
- Silk 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.
- Gathered Sleeves 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Logistics Provider 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
