Tailored Grey Beanie in Cupro with Smocked Panel
Source:Grey Beanie /
Time:2026-09-30
Tailored Grey Beanie in Cupro with Smocked Panel
A Dance School approached us to develop a tailored grey beanie around a single idea: smocked panel, executed in cupro. The capsule was destined for Thailand 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- 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 Dance School |
| Market | Thailand |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Cupro |
| Signature detail | Smocked Panel |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Cupro 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.
- Smocked Panel 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Dance School 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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
