Sculptural Plus Size Arm Shaper in boucle with Asymmetric Closure
Source:Plus Size Arm Shaper /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Plus Size Arm Shaper in boucle with Asymmetric Closure
A Streetwear Collective approached us to develop a sculptural plus size arm shaper around a single idea: asymmetric closure, executed in boucle. 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Plus Size Arm Shaper |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Streetwear Collective |
| Market | the Philippines |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | boucle |
| Signature detail | Asymmetric Closure |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- boucle 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.
- Asymmetric Closure 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Streetwear Collective 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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