Luxe Cycling Sock in Tulle with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Cycling Sock /
Time:2026-09-30
Luxe Cycling Sock in Tulle with Gathered Sleeves
A Government Agency approached us to develop a luxe cycling sock around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in tulle. The capsule was destined for Ukraine 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
- 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 | Luxe Cycling Sock |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Government Agency |
| Market | Ukraine |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Tulle |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
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.
- Gathered Sleeves 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Government Agency 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
