Statement Kids Aviator Hat in Mohair with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Kids Aviator Hat /
Time:2026-09-30
Statement Kids Aviator Hat in Mohair with Gathered Sleeves
A Golf Club approached us to develop a statement kids aviator hat around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in mohair. The capsule was destined for South Africa and needed statement 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Statement Kids Aviator Hat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Golf Club |
| Market | South Africa |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Mohair |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| 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.
- Mohair 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Golf Club 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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