Elevated Satin Night Robe in Silk with Smocked Panel
Source:Satin Night Robe /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated Satin Night Robe in Silk with Smocked Panel
A Kidswear Subscription Box approached us to develop a elevated satin night robe around a single idea: smocked panel, executed in silk. The capsule was destined for Nigeria and needed elevated 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Satin Night Robe |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Kidswear Subscription Box |
| Market | Nigeria |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Silk |
| Signature detail | Smocked Panel |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Silk was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The satin night robe was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Smocked Panel 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Kidswear Subscription Box 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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