Tailored Grey Baseball Cap in Metallic Thread with Hand-Finished Hem
Source:Grey Baseball Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Tailored Grey Baseball Cap in Metallic Thread with Hand-Finished Hem
A Marketing Agency approached us to develop a tailored grey baseball cap around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for Colombia 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 sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Grey Baseball Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Marketing Agency |
| Market | Colombia |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Metallic Thread 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.
- Hand-Finished 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 8-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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