Tailored Stretchy Knit Swaddle in Sequined Knit with Delicate Pleating
Source:Stretchy Knit Swaddle /
Time:2026-09-30
Tailored Stretchy Knit Swaddle in Sequined Knit with Delicate Pleating
A Boutique Fitness Studio approached us to develop a tailored stretchy knit swaddle around a single idea: delicate pleating, executed in sequined knit. The capsule was destined for South Africa and needed tailored 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Stretchy Knit Swaddle |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Boutique Fitness Studio |
| Market | South Africa |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Sequined Knit |
| Signature detail | Delicate Pleating |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- Sequined Knit 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.
- 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Boutique Fitness Studio 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?
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