Tailored Sweater Rib Cuff in Genuine Leather with Raw-Edge Detailing
Source:Sweater Rib Cuff /
Time:2026-09-30
Tailored Sweater Rib Cuff in Genuine Leather with Raw-Edge Detailing
A Shopify DTC Brand approached us to develop a tailored sweater rib cuff around a single idea: raw-edge detailing, executed in genuine leather. The capsule was destined for the Netherlands and needed tailored 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Sweater Rib Cuff |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Shopify DTC Brand |
| Market | the Netherlands |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Signature detail | Raw-Edge Detailing |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Genuine Leather 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.
- Raw-Edge Detailing 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Shopify DTC Brand 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?
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