Designer Stretchy Knit Swaddle in Sequined Knit with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Stretchy Knit Swaddle /
Time:2026-09-30
Designer Stretchy Knit Swaddle in Sequined Knit with Gathered Sleeves
A National Retail Chain approached us to develop a designer stretchy knit swaddle around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in sequined knit. The capsule was destined for Qatar and needed designer 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Designer Stretchy Knit Swaddle |
|---|---|
| Client type | A National Retail Chain |
| Market | Qatar |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Sequined Knit |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- 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.
- Gathered Sleeves 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a National Retail 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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