Boutique Plus Size Arm Shaper in Genuine Leather with Delicate Pleating
Source:Plus Size Arm Shaper /
Time:2026-09-30
Boutique Plus Size Arm Shaper in Genuine Leather with Delicate Pleating
An Independent Boutique Brand approached us to develop a boutique plus size arm shaper around a single idea: delicate pleating, executed in genuine leather. The capsule was destined for Ireland and needed boutique 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Boutique Plus Size Arm Shaper |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Independent Boutique Brand |
| Market | Ireland |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Signature detail | Delicate Pleating |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- Genuine Leather 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.
- Delicate Pleating 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The an Independent Boutique Brand 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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