Modern Cycling Short in Satin with High-Low Hem
Source:Cycling Short /
Time:2026-09-30
Modern Cycling Short in Satin with High-Low Hem
A Coffee Roaster Chain approached us to develop a modern cycling short around a single idea: high-low hem, executed in satin. The capsule was destined for Denmark 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Modern Cycling Short |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Coffee Roaster Chain |
| Market | Denmark |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Satin |
| Signature detail | High-Low Hem |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- 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.
- High-Low 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Coffee Roaster Chain 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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
