Effortless Grey Beanie in Silk with Waist Tie Belt
Source:Grey Beanie /
Time:2026-09-30
Effortless Grey Beanie in Silk with Waist Tie Belt
A Gym Chain approached us to develop a effortless grey beanie around a single idea: waist tie belt, executed in silk. The capsule was destined for India and needed effortless 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Effortless Grey Beanie |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Gym Chain |
| Market | India |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Silk |
| Signature detail | Waist Tie Belt |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| 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.
- Silk 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.
- Waist Tie Belt 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Gym Chain 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.
