Boutique Kids Aviator Hat in Tencel with High-Low Hem
Boutique Kids Aviator Hat in Tencel with High-Low Hem
A Streetwear Collective approached us to develop a boutique kids aviator hat around a single idea: high-low hem, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Argentina and needed boutique 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes

What we specified
| Product | Boutique Kids Aviator Hat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Streetwear Collective |
| Market | Argentina |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | High-Low Hem |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| 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.
- Tencel was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The kids aviator hat was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- High-Low Hem 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 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Streetwear Collective 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?
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