Effortless Sweater Rib Cuff in Suede with Delicate Pleating
Source:Sweater Rib Cuff /
Time:2026-09-30
Effortless Sweater Rib Cuff in Suede with Delicate Pleating
A Construction Firm approached us to develop a effortless sweater rib cuff around a single idea: delicate pleating, executed in suede. The capsule was destined for Colombia and needed effortless 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Effortless Sweater Rib Cuff |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Construction Firm |
| Market | Colombia |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Suede |
| Signature detail | Delicate Pleating |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Suede 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.
- Delicate Pleating 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Construction Firm 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.
