Modern Cycling Short in Washed Linen with Padded Shoulder
Source:Cycling Short /
Time:2026-09-30
Modern Cycling Short in Washed Linen with Padded Shoulder
A Promotional Products Company approached us to develop a modern cycling short around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for Poland 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Modern Cycling Short |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Promotional Products Company |
| Market | Poland |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Padded Shoulder 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Promotional Products Company launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not machines.
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