Luxe Sweater Rib Cuff in Merino Wool with Smocked Panel
Source:Sweater Rib Cuff /
Time:2026-09-30
Luxe Sweater Rib Cuff in Merino Wool with Smocked Panel
A Hotel Group approached us to develop a luxe sweater rib cuff around a single idea: smocked panel, executed in merino wool. 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Luxe Sweater Rib Cuff |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Hotel Group |
| Market | China |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Smocked Panel |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Merino Wool 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.
- Smocked Panel 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Hotel Group 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
