Sculptural Cycling Jersey in Washed Linen with Lace Inset
Source:Cycling Jersey /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Cycling Jersey in Washed Linen with Lace Inset
A Cycling Team approached us to develop a sculptural cycling jersey around a single idea: lace inset, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for Mexico and needed sculptural 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Cycling Jersey |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cycling Team |
| Market | Mexico |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Lace Inset |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Washed Linen 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cycling Team 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.
