Tailored Sweater Rib Cuff in Crochet with Padded Shoulder
Source:Sweater Rib Cuff /
Time:2026-09-30
Tailored Sweater Rib Cuff in Crochet with Padded Shoulder
A Nonprofit Organization approached us to develop a tailored sweater rib cuff around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in crochet. The capsule was destined for the United Arab Emirates 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
- 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 | Tailored Sweater Rib Cuff |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Nonprofit Organization |
| Market | the United Arab Emirates |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Crochet |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Crochet 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Nonprofit Organization 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?
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.
