Contemporary Stretchy Knit Swaddle in Merino Wool with Tonal Embroidery
Source:Stretchy Knit Swaddle /
Time:2026-09-30
Contemporary Stretchy Knit Swaddle in Merino Wool with Tonal Embroidery
A Ski Resort approached us to develop a contemporary stretchy knit swaddle around a single idea: tonal embroidery, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Kenya and needed contemporary 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Contemporary Stretchy Knit Swaddle |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Ski Resort |
| Market | Kenya |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Tonal Embroidery |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Merino Wool was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The stretchy knit swaddle was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Tonal Embroidery 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Ski Resort launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
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.
