Avant-Garde Cycling Short in Metallic Thread with Bow Detail
Source:Cycling Short /
Time:2026-09-30
Avant-Garde Cycling Short in Metallic Thread with Bow Detail
A Private Clinic approached us to develop a avant-garde cycling short around a single idea: bow detail, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for Vietnam and needed avant-garde 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Avant-Garde Cycling Short |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Private Clinic |
| Market | Vietnam |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Bow Detail |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| 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.
- Metallic Thread 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 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Private Clinic 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.
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