Statement Cycling Glasses in Sequined Knit with Tonal Embroidery
Source:Cycling Glasses /
Time:2026-09-30
Statement Cycling Glasses in Sequined Knit with Tonal Embroidery
A University Athletic Department approached us to develop a statement cycling glasses around a single idea: tonal embroidery, executed in sequined knit. The capsule was destined for Australia and needed statement 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Statement Cycling Glasses |
|---|---|
| Client type | A University Athletic Department |
| Market | Australia |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Sequined Knit |
| Signature detail | Tonal Embroidery |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- Sequined Knit 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.
- 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a University Athletic Department 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.
