Minimalist Stretchy Knit Swaddle in Velvet with Lace Inset
Source:Stretchy Knit Swaddle /
Time:2026-09-30
Minimalist Stretchy Knit Swaddle in Velvet with Lace Inset
A Shopify DTC Brand approached us to develop a minimalist stretchy knit swaddle around a single idea: lace inset, executed in velvet. The capsule was destined for Norway and needed minimalist 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Minimalist Stretchy Knit Swaddle |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Shopify DTC Brand |
| Market | Norway |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Velvet |
| 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.
- Velvet 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Shopify DTC Brand 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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
