Sculptural Cycling Jersey in Cashmere with Crystal Embellishment
Source:Cycling Jersey /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Cycling Jersey in Cashmere with Crystal Embellishment
A Coffee Roaster Chain approached us to develop a sculptural cycling jersey around a single idea: crystal embellishment, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for Ukraine and needed sculptural 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Cycling Jersey |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Coffee Roaster Chain |
| Market | Ukraine |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | Crystal Embellishment |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| 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.
- Crystal Embellishment 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Coffee Roaster Chain 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.
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