Sculptural Grey Beanie in Mohair with Delicate Pleating
Source:Grey Beanie /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Grey Beanie in Mohair with Delicate Pleating
A Cycling Team approached us to develop a sculptural grey beanie around a single idea: delicate pleating, executed in mohair. The capsule was destined for Brazil and needed sculptural 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Grey Beanie |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cycling Team |
| Market | Brazil |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Mohair |
| Signature detail | Delicate Pleating |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- 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.
- Delicate Pleating 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cycling Team 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?
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.
