Elevated Cycling Jersey in Velvet with Sculptural Draping
Source:Cycling Jersey /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated Cycling Jersey in Velvet with Sculptural Draping
A Gym Chain approached us to develop a elevated cycling jersey around a single idea: sculptural draping, executed in velvet. The capsule was destined for India 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Cycling Jersey |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Gym Chain |
| Market | India |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Velvet |
| Signature detail | Sculptural Draping |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Velvet 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.
- Sculptural Draping 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Gym Chain 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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