Capsule Plus Size Arm Shaper in Merino Wool with Open Back
Source:Plus Size Arm Shaper /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule Plus Size Arm Shaper in Merino Wool with Open Back
A Marathon Organizer approached us to develop a capsule plus size arm shaper around a single idea: open back, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Ireland and needed capsule 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 | Capsule Plus Size Arm Shaper |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Marathon Organizer |
| Market | Ireland |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Merino Wool 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.
- Open Back 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Marathon Organizer 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?
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.
