Capsule Wool Coats in Crochet with Smocked Panel
Source:Wool Coats /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule Wool Coats in Crochet with Smocked Panel
A University Athletic Department approached us to develop a capsule wool coats around a single idea: smocked panel, executed in crochet. The capsule was destined for Kenya 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Capsule Wool Coats |
|---|---|
| Client type | A University Athletic Department |
| Market | Kenya |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Crochet |
| Signature detail | Smocked Panel |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- Crochet was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The wool coats was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Smocked Panel 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a University Athletic Department launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
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