Capsule Cycling Jersey in Tulle with Lace Inset
Source:Cycling Jersey /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule Cycling Jersey in Tulle with Lace Inset
A Fast-Growing Startup Label approached us to develop a capsule cycling jersey around a single idea: lace inset, executed in tulle. The capsule was destined for Spain and needed capsule 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Capsule Cycling Jersey |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Fast-Growing Startup Label |
| Market | Spain |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Tulle |
| Signature detail | Lace Inset |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Tulle 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.
- Lace Inset 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 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Fast-Growing Startup Label 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.
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.
