Luxe Sweater Rib Cuff in Velvet with Contrast Topstitching
Source:Sweater Rib Cuff /
Time:2026-09-30
Luxe Sweater Rib Cuff in Velvet with Contrast Topstitching
A Hospital Group approached us to develop a luxe sweater rib cuff around a single idea: contrast topstitching, executed in velvet. The capsule was destined for the Netherlands 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Luxe Sweater Rib Cuff |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Hospital Group |
| Market | the Netherlands |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Velvet |
| Signature detail | Contrast Topstitching |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Velvet 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.
- Contrast Topstitching 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Hospital Group launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Approve the hand feel on the actual bulk fabric — proto cloth always behaves differently.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
