Elevated Cycling Jersey in Merino Wool with Asymmetric Closure
Source:Cycling Jersey /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated Cycling Jersey in Merino Wool with Asymmetric Closure
A Military Supply Unit approached us to develop a elevated cycling jersey around a single idea: asymmetric closure, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for the Netherlands and needed elevated 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Cycling Jersey |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Military Supply Unit |
| Market | the Netherlands |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Asymmetric Closure |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| 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.
- Merino Wool 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.
- Asymmetric Closure 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Military Supply Unit 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.
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