Romantic Cycling Sock in Silk with Padded Shoulder
Source:Cycling Sock /
Time:2026-09-30
Romantic Cycling Sock in Silk with Padded Shoulder
A Gym Chain approached us to develop a romantic cycling sock around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in silk. The capsule was destined for Kenya and needed romantic 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Romantic Cycling Sock |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Gym Chain |
| Market | Kenya |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Silk |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| 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.
- Silk 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.
- 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Gym Chain 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.
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