Statement Soft Knit Baby Ensemble in Washed Linen with Open Back
Statement Soft Knit Baby Ensemble in Washed Linen with Open Back
An Independent Boutique Brand approached us to develop a statement soft knit baby ensemble around a single idea: open back, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for Germany and needed statement 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window

What we specified
| Product | Statement Soft Knit Baby Ensemble |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Independent Boutique Brand |
| Market | Germany |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| 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.
- Washed Linen was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The soft knit baby ensemble 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The an Independent Boutique Brand 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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.



