Runway-Inspired Sweater Rib Cuff in Tulle with Padded Shoulder
Source:Sweater Rib Cuff /
Time:2026-09-30
Runway-Inspired Sweater Rib Cuff in Tulle with Padded Shoulder
A Kidswear Subscription Box approached us to develop a runway-inspired sweater rib cuff around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in tulle. The capsule was destined for New Zealand and needed runway-inspired 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 | Runway-Inspired Sweater Rib Cuff |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Kidswear Subscription Box |
| Market | New Zealand |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Tulle |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Tulle was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The sweater rib cuff was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Padded Shoulder 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 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Kidswear Subscription Box 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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