Elevated Sweater Rib Cuff in Metallic Thread with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Sweater Rib Cuff /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated Sweater Rib Cuff in Metallic Thread with Gathered Sleeves
A Hospital Group approached us to develop a elevated sweater rib cuff around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for Thailand and needed elevated 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Sweater Rib Cuff |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Hospital Group |
| Market | Thailand |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Metallic Thread 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.
- Gathered Sleeves 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% 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.
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