Minimalist Grey Beanie in Tencel with Crystal Embellishment
Source:Grey Beanie /
Time:2026-09-30
Minimalist Grey Beanie in Tencel with Crystal Embellishment
A Government Agency approached us to develop a minimalist grey beanie around a single idea: crystal embellishment, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Kenya and needed minimalist 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Minimalist Grey Beanie |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Government Agency |
| Market | Kenya |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Crystal Embellishment |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Tencel was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The grey beanie was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Crystal Embellishment 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 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Government Agency launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Approve the hand feel on the actual bulk fabric — proto cloth always behaves differently.
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