Tailored Cycling Jersey in Velvet with Contrast Topstitching
Source:Cycling Jersey /
Time:2026-09-30
Tailored Cycling Jersey in Velvet with Contrast Topstitching
A Construction Firm approached us to develop a tailored cycling jersey around a single idea: contrast topstitching, executed in velvet. The capsule was destined for China 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Cycling Jersey |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Construction Firm |
| Market | China |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Velvet |
| Signature detail | Contrast Topstitching |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Construction Firm 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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