Vintage-Inspired Grey Baseball Cap in Silk with Asymmetric Closure
Source:Grey Baseball Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Vintage-Inspired Grey Baseball Cap in Silk with Asymmetric Closure
A University Athletic Department approached us to develop a vintage-inspired grey baseball cap around a single idea: asymmetric closure, executed in silk. The capsule was destined for Canada and needed vintage-inspired 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Vintage-Inspired Grey Baseball Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A University Athletic Department |
| Market | Canada |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Silk |
| Signature detail | Asymmetric Closure |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| 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 grey baseball cap was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Asymmetric Closure 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% 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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