Minimalist Cycling Jersey in boucle with Hand-Finished Hem
Source:Cycling Jersey /
Time:2026-09-30
Minimalist Cycling Jersey in boucle with Hand-Finished Hem
A Security Company approached us to develop a minimalist cycling jersey around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in boucle. The capsule was destined for Norway and needed minimalist 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Minimalist Cycling Jersey |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Security Company |
| Market | Norway |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | boucle |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- boucle 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.
- 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Security Company 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.
