Luxe Kids Aviator Hat in Suede with Padded Shoulder
Source:Kids Aviator Hat /
Time:2026-09-30
Luxe Kids Aviator Hat in Suede with Padded Shoulder
An Event Management Company approached us to develop a luxe kids aviator hat around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in suede. The capsule was destined for the Netherlands and needed luxe 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Luxe Kids Aviator Hat |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Event Management Company |
| Market | the Netherlands |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Suede |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| 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.
- Suede 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.
- Padded Shoulder 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 an Event Management Company 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.
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