Editorial Cycling Sock in Tulle with Asymmetric Closure
Source:Cycling Sock /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Cycling Sock in Tulle with Asymmetric Closure
A Construction Firm approached us to develop a editorial cycling sock around a single idea: asymmetric closure, executed in tulle. The capsule was destined for Ukraine and needed editorial 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Cycling Sock |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Construction Firm |
| Market | Ukraine |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Tulle |
| Signature detail | Asymmetric Closure |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Tulle 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.
- Asymmetric Closure 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Construction Firm 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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