Designer Cycling Sock in Washed Linen with Tonal Embroidery
Source:Cycling Sock /
Time:2026-09-30
Designer Cycling Sock in Washed Linen with Tonal Embroidery
A Uniform Supplier approached us to develop a designer cycling sock around a single idea: tonal embroidery, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for Italy and needed designer 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Designer Cycling Sock |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Uniform Supplier |
| Market | Italy |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Tonal Embroidery |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| 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.
- Washed Linen 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.
- Tonal Embroidery 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Uniform Supplier 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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