Vintage-Inspired Red Coat For Kids in Ribbed Jersey with Waist Tie Belt
Source:Red Coat For Kids /
Time:2026-09-30
Vintage-Inspired Red Coat For Kids in Ribbed Jersey with Waist Tie Belt
A Trade Show Exhibitor approached us to develop a vintage-inspired red coat for kids around a single idea: waist tie belt, executed in ribbed jersey. The capsule was destined for South Africa 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Vintage-Inspired Red Coat For Kids |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Trade Show Exhibitor |
| Market | South Africa |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Ribbed Jersey |
| Signature detail | Waist Tie Belt |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| 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.
- Ribbed Jersey 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.
- Waist Tie Belt 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Trade Show Exhibitor 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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