Luxe Stretchy Knit Swaddle in Suede with Asymmetric Closure
Source:Stretchy Knit Swaddle /
Time:2026-09-30
Luxe Stretchy Knit Swaddle in Suede with Asymmetric Closure
A Cycling Team approached us to develop a luxe stretchy knit swaddle around a single idea: asymmetric closure, executed in suede. The capsule was destined for Australia and needed luxe 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 sample did not match the runway reference
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Luxe Stretchy Knit Swaddle |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cycling Team |
| Market | Australia |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Suede |
| Signature detail | Asymmetric Closure |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- Suede 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.
- Asymmetric Closure 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cycling Team 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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
