Boutique Kids Aviator Hat in Tencel with Crystal Embellishment
Source:Kids Aviator Hat /
Time:2026-09-30
Boutique Kids Aviator Hat in Tencel with Crystal Embellishment
A Cruise Line approached us to develop a boutique kids aviator hat around a single idea: crystal embellishment, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Japan and needed boutique 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Boutique Kids Aviator Hat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cruise Line |
| Market | Japan |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Crystal Embellishment |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- 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.
- Crystal Embellishment 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 Cruise Line 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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