Tailored Cycling Jersey in boucle with Padded Shoulder
Source:Cycling Jersey /
Time:2026-09-30
Tailored Cycling Jersey in boucle with Padded Shoulder
An Independent Fashion Designer approached us to develop a tailored cycling jersey around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in boucle. The capsule was destined for Finland and needed tailored 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Cycling Jersey |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Independent Fashion Designer |
| Market | Finland |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | boucle |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| 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.
- boucle 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.
- Padded Shoulder 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The an Independent Fashion Designer 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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