Capsule Shorts Softball Wear in Merino Wool with Delicate Pleating
Source:Shorts Softball Wear /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule Shorts Softball Wear in Merino Wool with Delicate Pleating
An Airline Catering Team approached us to develop a capsule shorts softball wear around a single idea: delicate pleating, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for New Zealand 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Capsule Shorts Softball Wear |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Airline Catering Team |
| Market | New Zealand |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Delicate Pleating |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
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 shorts softball wear 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 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The an Airline Catering Team 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.
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.
