Luxe Cycling Short in Silk with High-Low Hem
Source:Cycling Short /
Time:2026-09-30
Luxe Cycling Short in Silk with High-Low Hem
An Airline Catering Team approached us to develop a luxe cycling short around a single idea: high-low hem, executed in silk. The capsule was destined for Sweden and needed luxe 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Luxe Cycling Short |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Airline Catering Team |
| Market | Sweden |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Silk |
| Signature detail | High-Low Hem |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| 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.
- Silk 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.
- High-Low Hem 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The an Airline Catering Team 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.
