Designer Sweater Rib Cuff in Satin with Hand-Finished Hem
Source:Sweater Rib Cuff /
Time:2026-09-30
Designer Sweater Rib Cuff in Satin with Hand-Finished Hem
A University Athletic Department approached us to develop a designer sweater rib cuff around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in satin. The capsule was destined for Italy and needed designer 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Designer Sweater Rib Cuff |
|---|---|
| Client type | A University Athletic Department |
| Market | Italy |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Satin |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Satin 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a University Athletic Department 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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