Luxe Cycling Sock in Sequined Knit with Open Back
Source:Cycling Sock /
Time:2026-09-30
Luxe Cycling Sock in Sequined Knit with Open Back
A Marketing Agency approached us to develop a luxe cycling sock around a single idea: open back, executed in sequined knit. The capsule was destined for Chile 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Luxe Cycling Sock |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Marketing Agency |
| Market | Chile |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Sequined Knit |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| 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.
- Sequined Knit 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.
- Open Back 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 Marketing 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.
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