Designer Cycling Glasses in Tencel with Hand-Finished Hem
Source:Cycling Glasses /
Time:2026-09-30
Designer Cycling Glasses in Tencel with Hand-Finished Hem
An Influencer-Led Brand approached us to develop a designer cycling glasses around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Ireland and needed designer 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Designer Cycling Glasses |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Influencer-Led Brand |
| Market | Ireland |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| 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.
- Tencel 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.
- Hand-Finished Hem 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The an Influencer-Led Brand 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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
