Modern Cycling Short in Washed Linen with Lace Inset
Source:Cycling Short /
Time:2026-09-30
Modern Cycling Short in Washed Linen with Lace Inset
A Hospital Group approached us to develop a modern cycling short around a single idea: lace inset, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for Argentina 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Modern Cycling Short |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Hospital Group |
| Market | Argentina |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Lace Inset |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Washed Linen 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.
- 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Hospital Group 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
