Sculptural Grey Baseball Cap in Crochet with Gathered Sleeves
Sculptural Grey Baseball Cap in Crochet with Gathered Sleeves
A Maternity Wear Brand approached us to develop a sculptural grey baseball cap around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in crochet. The capsule was destined for Indonesia and needed sculptural 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window

What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Grey Baseball Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Maternity Wear Brand |
| Market | Indonesia |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Crochet |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Crochet 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.
- Gathered Sleeves 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Maternity Wear Brand 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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