Designer Cycling Short in Mohair with Feather Trim
Source:Cycling Short /
Time:2026-09-30
Designer Cycling Short in Mohair with Feather Trim
A Marketing Agency approached us to develop a designer cycling short around a single idea: feather trim, executed in mohair. The capsule was destined for the Netherlands and needed designer 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Designer Cycling Short |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Marketing Agency |
| Market | the Netherlands |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Mohair |
| Signature detail | Feather Trim |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| 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.
- Mohair 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.
- Feather 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Marketing Agency 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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