Vintage-Inspired Grey Beanie in Satin with Padded Shoulder
Source:Grey Beanie /
Time:2026-09-30
Vintage-Inspired Grey Beanie in Satin with Padded Shoulder
A Brewery and Taproom approached us to develop a vintage-inspired grey beanie around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in satin. The capsule was destined for the Netherlands 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Vintage-Inspired Grey Beanie |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Brewery and Taproom |
| Market | the Netherlands |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Satin |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Satin 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.
- Padded Shoulder 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Brewery and Taproom 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
