Bohemian Cycling Glasses in Merino Wool with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Cycling Glasses /
Time:2026-09-30
Bohemian Cycling Glasses in Merino Wool with Gathered Sleeves
A Cycling Team approached us to develop a bohemian cycling glasses around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Russia and needed bohemian 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Bohemian Cycling Glasses |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cycling Team |
| Market | Russia |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Merino Wool was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The cycling glasses 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cycling Team 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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