Tailored Formal Derby Hat in Ribbed Jersey with High-Low Hem
Source:Formal Derby Hat /
Time:2026-09-30
Tailored Formal Derby Hat in Ribbed Jersey with High-Low Hem
A University Athletic Department approached us to develop a tailored formal derby hat around a single idea: high-low hem, executed in ribbed jersey. The capsule was destined for Saudi Arabia and needed tailored 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Formal Derby Hat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A University Athletic Department |
| Market | Saudi Arabia |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Ribbed Jersey |
| Signature detail | High-Low Hem |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Ribbed Jersey was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The formal derby hat was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- High-Low Hem 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a University Athletic Department 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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