Capsule Sweater Rib Cuff in Mohair with Hand-Finished Hem
Capsule Sweater Rib Cuff in Mohair with Hand-Finished Hem
A Manufacturing Plant approached us to develop a capsule sweater rib cuff around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in mohair. The capsule was destined for the United States and needed capsule 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Decoration durability failed after two washes

What we specified
| Product | Capsule Sweater Rib Cuff |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Manufacturing Plant |
| Market | the United States |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Mohair |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Mohair 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.
- Hand-Finished Hem 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Manufacturing Plant 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.

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