Romantic Kids Aviator Hat in Mohair with Sculptural Draping
Romantic Kids Aviator Hat in Mohair with Sculptural Draping
A Railway Operator approached us to develop a romantic kids aviator hat around a single idea: sculptural draping, executed in mohair. The capsule was destined for South Korea and needed romantic 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window

What we specified
| Product | Romantic Kids Aviator Hat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Railway Operator |
| Market | South Korea |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Mohair |
| Signature detail | Sculptural Draping |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Railway Operator 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.

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