Luxe Sweater Rib Cuff in Washed Linen with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Sweater Rib Cuff /
Time:2026-09-30
Luxe Sweater Rib Cuff in Washed Linen with Gathered Sleeves
A Cruise Line approached us to develop a luxe sweater rib cuff around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for Russia 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Luxe Sweater Rib Cuff |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cruise Line |
| Market | Russia |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Washed Linen 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cruise Line 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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