Editorial Grey Beanie in Organic Denim with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
Source:Grey Beanie /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Grey Beanie in Organic Denim with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
A Nonprofit Organization approached us to develop a editorial grey beanie around a single idea: mother-of-pearl buttons, executed in organic denim. The capsule was destined for Switzerland and needed editorial 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Grey Beanie |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Nonprofit Organization |
| Market | Switzerland |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Organic Denim |
| Signature detail | Mother-of-Pearl Buttons |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
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.
- Mother-of-Pearl Buttons 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Nonprofit Organization 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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