Vintage-Inspired Cycling Jersey in Satin with Hand-Finished Hem
Source:Cycling Jersey /
Time:2026-09-30
Vintage-Inspired Cycling Jersey in Satin with Hand-Finished Hem
A Construction Firm approached us to develop a vintage-inspired cycling jersey around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in satin. The capsule was destined for Belgium and needed vintage-inspired 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Vintage-Inspired Cycling Jersey |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Construction Firm |
| Market | Belgium |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Satin |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- 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.
- Hand-Finished Hem 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Construction Firm 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
