Modern Cycling Sock in Organic Denim with Padded Shoulder
Source:Cycling Sock /
Time:2026-09-30
Modern Cycling Sock in Organic Denim with Padded Shoulder
A Surf School approached us to develop a modern cycling sock around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in organic denim. The capsule was destined for Argentina 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Modern Cycling Sock |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Surf School |
| Market | Argentina |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Organic Denim |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Organic Denim 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Surf School 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
