Avant-Garde Kids Aviator Hat in Washed Linen with Hand-Finished Hem
Source:Kids Aviator Hat /
Time:2026-09-30
Avant-Garde Kids Aviator Hat in Washed Linen with Hand-Finished Hem
A Cycling Team approached us to develop a avant-garde kids aviator hat around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for Argentina and needed avant-garde 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Avant-Garde Kids Aviator Hat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cycling Team |
| Market | Argentina |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Washed Linen 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.
- Hand-Finished 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cycling Team 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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
