Tailored Cycling Jersey in Vegan Leather with Hand-Finished Hem
Source:Cycling Jersey /
Time:2026-09-30
Tailored Cycling Jersey in Vegan Leather with Hand-Finished Hem
A Department Store Buyer approached us to develop a tailored cycling jersey around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in vegan leather. The capsule was destined for India 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 sample did not match the runway reference
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Cycling Jersey |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Department Store Buyer |
| Market | India |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Vegan Leather |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Vegan 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.
- Hand-Finished Hem 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 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Department Store Buyer 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.
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