Bohemian Cycling Glasses in boucle with Delicate Pleating
Source:Cycling Glasses /
Time:2026-09-30
Bohemian Cycling Glasses in boucle with Delicate Pleating
A Fast-Growing Startup Label approached us to develop a bohemian cycling glasses around a single idea: delicate pleating, executed in boucle. The capsule was destined for Denmark 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Bohemian Cycling Glasses |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Fast-Growing Startup Label |
| Market | Denmark |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | boucle |
| Signature detail | Delicate Pleating |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| 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.
- boucle 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.
- Delicate Pleating 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Fast-Growing Startup Label 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.
