Tailored Kids Aviator Hat in Washed Linen with Cut-Out Detail
Source:Kids Aviator Hat /
Time:2026-09-30
Tailored Kids Aviator Hat in Washed Linen with Cut-Out Detail
A Construction Firm approached us to develop a tailored kids aviator hat around a single idea: cut-out detail, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for Australia 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Kids Aviator Hat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Construction Firm |
| Market | Australia |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Cut-Out Detail |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- 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.
- Cut-Out Detail 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Construction Firm 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
