Vintage-Inspired Red Coat For Kids in Merino Wool with Open Back
Source:Red Coat For Kids /
Time:2026-09-30
Vintage-Inspired Red Coat For Kids in Merino Wool with Open Back
A Private Clinic approached us to develop a vintage-inspired red coat for kids around a single idea: open back, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Kenya and needed vintage-inspired 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Vintage-Inspired Red Coat For Kids |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Private Clinic |
| Market | Kenya |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 6 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 red coat for kids 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Private Clinic 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?
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.
