Minimalist Cycling Sock in Genuine Leather with Hand-Finished Hem
Source:Cycling Sock /
Time:2026-09-30
Minimalist Cycling Sock in Genuine Leather with Hand-Finished Hem
An Event Management Company approached us to develop a minimalist cycling sock around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in genuine leather. The capsule was destined for Ireland and needed minimalist 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Minimalist Cycling Sock |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Event Management Company |
| Market | Ireland |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Genuine Leather 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.
- Hand-Finished 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 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The an Event Management Company 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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