Capsule Stretchy Knit Swaddle in Crochet with Smocked Panel
Source:Stretchy Knit Swaddle /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule Stretchy Knit Swaddle in Crochet with Smocked Panel
A Golf Club approached us to develop a capsule stretchy knit swaddle around a single idea: smocked panel, executed in crochet. The capsule was destined for Taiwan and needed capsule 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Capsule Stretchy Knit Swaddle |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Golf Club |
| Market | Taiwan |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Crochet |
| Signature detail | Smocked Panel |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Crochet 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.
- Smocked Panel 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Golf Club 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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