Modern Cycling Jersey in Satin with Contrast Topstitching
Source:Cycling Jersey /
Time:2026-09-30
Modern Cycling Jersey in Satin with Contrast Topstitching
A Maternity Wear Brand approached us to develop a modern cycling jersey around a single idea: contrast topstitching, executed in satin. The capsule was destined for Russia and needed modern 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Modern Cycling Jersey |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Maternity Wear Brand |
| Market | Russia |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Satin |
| Signature detail | Contrast Topstitching |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Satin 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Maternity Wear Brand 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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