Parisian Cycling Sock in Silk with Lace Inset
Source:Cycling Sock /
Time:2026-09-30
Parisian Cycling Sock in Silk with Lace Inset
A Promotional Products Company approached us to develop a parisian cycling sock around a single idea: lace inset, executed in silk. The capsule was destined for Italy and needed parisian 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Parisian Cycling Sock |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Promotional Products Company |
| Market | Italy |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Silk |
| Signature detail | Lace Inset |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Silk 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.
- Lace Inset 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Promotional Products Company 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
