Capsule Grey Beanie in Genuine Leather with Feather Trim
Source:Grey Beanie /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule Grey Beanie in Genuine Leather with Feather Trim
A Hotel Group approached us to develop a capsule grey beanie around a single idea: feather trim, executed in genuine leather. The capsule was destined for Brazil and needed capsule 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Capsule Grey Beanie |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Hotel Group |
| Market | Brazil |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Signature detail | Feather Trim |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Genuine Leather 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.
- Feather Trim 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Hotel Group launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
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.
