Capsule Cycling Short in Merino Wool with Cut-Out Detail
Source:Cycling Short /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule Cycling Short in Merino Wool with Cut-Out Detail
An Independent Fashion Designer approached us to develop a capsule cycling short around a single idea: cut-out detail, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for India and needed capsule 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Capsule Cycling Short |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Independent Fashion Designer |
| Market | India |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Cut-Out Detail |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Merino Wool 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.
- Cut-Out 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The an Independent Fashion Designer 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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