Elevated Kids Aviator Hat in Tencel with Sculptural Draping
Source:Kids Aviator Hat /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated Kids Aviator Hat in Tencel with Sculptural Draping
A Public School District approached us to develop a elevated kids aviator hat around a single idea: sculptural draping, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Vietnam and needed elevated 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Kids Aviator Hat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Public School District |
| Market | Vietnam |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Sculptural Draping |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Sculptural Draping 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Public School District 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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