Tailored Cycling Short in Suede with Fringe Trim
Source:Cycling Short /
Time:2026-09-30
Tailored Cycling Short in Suede with Fringe Trim
A National Retail Chain approached us to develop a tailored cycling short around a single idea: fringe trim, executed in suede. The capsule was destined for South Africa 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Cycling Short |
|---|---|
| Client type | A National Retail Chain |
| Market | South Africa |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Suede |
| Signature detail | Fringe Trim |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Suede 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.
- Fringe Trim 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a National Retail Chain launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
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