Modern Cycling Short in Satin with Bow Detail
Source:Cycling Short /
Time:2026-09-30
Modern Cycling Short in Satin with Bow Detail
A Kidswear Subscription Box approached us to develop a modern cycling short around a single idea: bow detail, executed in satin. The capsule was destined for India and needed modern 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 | Modern Cycling Short |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Kidswear Subscription Box |
| Market | India |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Satin |
| Signature detail | Bow Detail |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Satin was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The cycling short was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Bow Detail 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Kidswear Subscription Box 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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