Capsule Womens Underpants in Tulle with Monogram Hardware
Capsule Womens Underpants in Tulle with Monogram Hardware
A Cruise Line approached us to develop a capsule womens underpants around a single idea: monogram hardware, executed in tulle. The capsule was destined for the Netherlands and needed capsule 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference

What we specified
| Product | Capsule Womens Underpants |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cruise Line |
| Market | the Netherlands |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Tulle |
| Signature detail | Monogram Hardware |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Tulle was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The womens underpants was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Monogram Hardware 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cruise Line 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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.



