Editorial Cycling Jersey in Crochet with Fringe Trim
Source:Cycling Jersey /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Cycling Jersey in Crochet with Fringe Trim
A Marketing Agency approached us to develop a editorial cycling jersey around a single idea: fringe trim, executed in crochet. The capsule was destined for Germany and needed editorial 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Cycling Jersey |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Marketing Agency |
| Market | Germany |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Crochet |
| Signature detail | Fringe Trim |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Crochet 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.
- Fringe Trim 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Marketing Agency 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
