Chic Womens Vest in Merino Wool with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Womens Vest /
Time:2026-09-30
Chic Womens Vest in Merino Wool with Gathered Sleeves
A Department Store Buyer approached us to develop a chic womens vest around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Denmark and needed chic 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Chic Womens Vest |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Department Store Buyer |
| Market | Denmark |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Merino Wool was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The womens vest 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Department Store Buyer 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.
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.
