Designer Cycling Jersey in Genuine Leather with Padded Shoulder
Source:Cycling Jersey /
Time:2026-09-30
Designer Cycling Jersey in Genuine Leather with Padded Shoulder
A Surf School approached us to develop a designer cycling jersey around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in genuine leather. The capsule was destined for Austria and needed designer 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Designer Cycling Jersey |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Surf School |
| Market | Austria |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Genuine Leather 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Surf School 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?
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.
