Capsule Cycling Glasses in Tulle with Delicate Pleating
Source:Cycling Glasses /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule Cycling Glasses in Tulle with Delicate Pleating
A Professional Sports Club approached us to develop a capsule cycling glasses around a single idea: delicate pleating, executed in tulle. The capsule was destined for Chile 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Capsule Cycling Glasses |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Professional Sports Club |
| Market | Chile |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Tulle |
| Signature detail | Delicate Pleating |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Tulle 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Professional Sports Club 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
