Capsule Cycling Jersey in Tulle with Contrast Topstitching
Source:Cycling Jersey /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule Cycling Jersey in Tulle with Contrast Topstitching
A Streetwear Collective approached us to develop a capsule cycling jersey around a single idea: contrast topstitching, executed in tulle. The capsule was destined for Canada 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Capsule Cycling Jersey |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Streetwear Collective |
| Market | Canada |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Tulle |
| Signature detail | Contrast Topstitching |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| 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.
- Tulle was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The cycling jersey was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Contrast Topstitching 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 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Streetwear Collective 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.
