Capsule Plus Size Arm Shaper in Cupro with Fringe Trim
Source:Plus Size Arm Shaper /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule Plus Size Arm Shaper in Cupro with Fringe Trim
A Restaurant Chain approached us to develop a capsule plus size arm shaper around a single idea: fringe trim, executed in cupro. The capsule was destined for the Netherlands 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Capsule Plus Size Arm Shaper |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Restaurant Chain |
| Market | the Netherlands |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Cupro |
| Signature detail | Fringe Trim |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Cupro 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.
- Fringe Trim 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 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Restaurant Chain 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
