Elevated Stretchy Knit Swaddle in Merino Wool with Lace Inset
Source:Stretchy Knit Swaddle /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated Stretchy Knit Swaddle in Merino Wool with Lace Inset
A Restaurant Chain approached us to develop a elevated stretchy knit swaddle around a single idea: lace inset, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Ukraine 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Stretchy Knit Swaddle |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Restaurant Chain |
| Market | Ukraine |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Lace Inset |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 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 stretchy knit swaddle was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Lace Inset 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Restaurant 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.
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