Luxe Stretchy Knit Swaddle in Cupro with Sculptural Draping
Source:Stretchy Knit Swaddle /
Time:2026-09-30
Luxe Stretchy Knit Swaddle in Cupro with Sculptural Draping
A University Athletic Department approached us to develop a luxe stretchy knit swaddle around a single idea: sculptural draping, executed in cupro. The capsule was destined for China 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Luxe Stretchy Knit Swaddle |
|---|---|
| Client type | A University Athletic Department |
| Market | China |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Cupro |
| Signature detail | Sculptural Draping |
| 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.
- Cupro 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.
- Sculptural Draping 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a University Athletic Department launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Approve the hand feel on the actual bulk fabric — proto cloth always behaves differently.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
