Tailored Kids Aviator Hat in Sequined Knit with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Kids Aviator Hat /
Time:2026-09-30
Tailored Kids Aviator Hat in Sequined Knit with Gathered Sleeves
A Military Supply Unit approached us to develop a tailored kids aviator hat around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in sequined knit. The capsule was destined for Vietnam and needed tailored 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Kids Aviator Hat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Military Supply Unit |
| Market | Vietnam |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Sequined Knit |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Sequined Knit 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.
- Gathered Sleeves 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Military Supply Unit 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.
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