Editorial Cycling Jersey in Cupro with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Cycling Jersey /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Cycling Jersey in Cupro with Gathered Sleeves
A Nonprofit Organization approached us to develop a editorial cycling jersey around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in cupro. The capsule was destined for the Netherlands and needed editorial 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Cycling Jersey |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Nonprofit Organization |
| Market | the Netherlands |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Cupro |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Cupro 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.
- Gathered Sleeves 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Nonprofit Organization launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not machines.
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