Tailored Grey Beanie in Organic Denim with Sculptural Draping
Source:Grey Beanie /
Time:2026-09-30
Tailored Grey Beanie in Organic Denim with Sculptural Draping
A Security Company approached us to develop a tailored grey beanie around a single idea: sculptural draping, executed in organic denim. The capsule was destined for South Africa 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Grey Beanie |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Security Company |
| Market | South Africa |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Organic Denim |
| Signature detail | Sculptural Draping |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Organic Denim 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.
- Sculptural Draping 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Security Company 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.
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.
