Vintage-Inspired Cycling Jersey in Cashmere with Bow Detail
Source:Cycling Jersey /
Time:2026-09-30
Vintage-Inspired Cycling Jersey in Cashmere with Bow Detail
A University Athletic Department approached us to develop a vintage-inspired cycling jersey around a single idea: bow detail, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for Canada and needed vintage-inspired 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Vintage-Inspired Cycling Jersey |
|---|---|
| Client type | A University Athletic Department |
| Market | Canada |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | Bow Detail |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- Cashmere 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.
- Bow Detail 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a University Athletic Department launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
