Editorial Stretchy Knit Swaddle in Merino Wool with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Stretchy Knit Swaddle /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Stretchy Knit Swaddle in Merino Wool with Gathered Sleeves
A Coffee Roaster Chain approached us to develop a editorial stretchy knit swaddle around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for the United Arab Emirates and needed editorial 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Stretchy Knit Swaddle |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Coffee Roaster Chain |
| Market | the United Arab Emirates |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| 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.
- Merino Wool 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Coffee Roaster 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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