Sculptural Grip Sports Gloves in Vegan Leather with Tonal Embroidery
Source:Grip Sports Gloves /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Grip Sports Gloves in Vegan Leather with Tonal Embroidery
A Surf School approached us to develop a sculptural grip sports gloves around a single idea: tonal embroidery, executed in vegan leather. The capsule was destined for France 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 Grip Sports Gloves |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Surf School |
| Market | France |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Vegan Leather |
| Signature detail | Tonal Embroidery |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| 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.
- Vegan Leather was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The grip sports gloves was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Tonal Embroidery 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Surf School launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Approve the hand feel on the actual bulk fabric — proto cloth always behaves differently.
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