Luxe Cycling Sock in Crochet with Raw-Edge Detailing
Source:Cycling Sock /
Time:2026-09-30
Luxe Cycling Sock in Crochet with Raw-Edge Detailing
A Cruise Line approached us to develop a luxe cycling sock around a single idea: raw-edge detailing, executed in crochet. The capsule was destined for the Philippines 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Luxe Cycling Sock |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cruise Line |
| Market | the Philippines |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Crochet |
| Signature detail | Raw-Edge Detailing |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Crochet was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The cycling sock was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Raw-Edge Detailing 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cruise Line 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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
