Statement Soft Knit Baby Ensemble in Genuine Leather with Padded Shoulder
Source:Soft Knit Baby Ensemble /
Time:2026-09-30
Statement Soft Knit Baby Ensemble in Genuine Leather with Padded Shoulder
A Gym Chain approached us to develop a statement soft knit baby ensemble around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in genuine leather. The capsule was destined for South Africa 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Statement Soft Knit Baby Ensemble |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Gym Chain |
| Market | South Africa |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Genuine Leather 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.
- Padded Shoulder 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Gym Chain 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.
