Capsule Black Pullover Hoodie Mens in Ribbed Jersey with Tonal Embroidery
Capsule Black Pullover Hoodie Mens in Ribbed Jersey with Tonal Embroidery
A Marathon Organizer approached us to develop a capsule black pullover hoodie mens around a single idea: tonal embroidery, executed in ribbed jersey. The capsule was destined for Germany 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window

What we specified
| Product | Capsule Black Pullover Hoodie Mens |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Marathon Organizer |
| Market | Germany |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Ribbed Jersey |
| Signature detail | Tonal Embroidery |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| 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.
- Ribbed Jersey was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The black pullover hoodie mens was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Tonal Embroidery 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Marathon Organizer 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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