Designer Grey Beanie in Mohair with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Grey Beanie /
Time:2026-09-30
Designer Grey Beanie in Mohair with Gathered Sleeves
A Hotel Group approached us to develop a designer grey beanie around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in mohair. The capsule was destined for the United Arab Emirates and needed designer 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Designer Grey Beanie |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Hotel Group |
| Market | the United Arab Emirates |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Mohair |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| 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.
- Mohair 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.
- 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Hotel Group 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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