Elevated Sweater Rib Cuff in boucle with Lace Inset
Source:Sweater Rib Cuff /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated Sweater Rib Cuff in boucle with Lace Inset
A Hotel Group approached us to develop a elevated sweater rib cuff around a single idea: lace inset, executed in boucle. The capsule was destined for India 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Sweater Rib Cuff |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Hotel Group |
| Market | India |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | boucle |
| Signature detail | Lace Inset |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| 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.
- boucle 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.
- Lace Inset 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Hotel Group launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not machines.
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.
