Chic Sweater Rib Cuff in Tencel with Cut-Out Detail
Chic Sweater Rib Cuff in Tencel with Cut-Out Detail
A Film Production House approached us to develop a chic sweater rib cuff around a single idea: cut-out detail, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for New Zealand and needed chic 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The sample did not match the runway reference

What we specified
| Product | Chic Sweater Rib Cuff |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Film Production House |
| Market | New Zealand |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Cut-Out Detail |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Tencel 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.
- Cut-Out Detail 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Film Production House 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?
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