Contemporary Sweater Rib Cuff in Cupro with Padded Shoulder
Source:Sweater Rib Cuff /
Time:2026-09-30
Contemporary Sweater Rib Cuff in Cupro with Padded Shoulder
A Shopify DTC Brand approached us to develop a contemporary sweater rib cuff around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in cupro. The capsule was destined for Denmark and needed contemporary 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 sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Contemporary Sweater Rib Cuff |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Shopify DTC Brand |
| Market | Denmark |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Cupro |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 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 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 8-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
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
Planning a similar capsule?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
