Editorial Kids Aviator Hat in Tencel with Contrast Topstitching
Source:Kids Aviator Hat /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Kids Aviator Hat in Tencel with Contrast Topstitching
A Department Store Buyer approached us to develop a editorial kids aviator hat around a single idea: contrast topstitching, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for France and needed editorial 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 sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Kids Aviator Hat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Department Store Buyer |
| Market | France |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Contrast Topstitching |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| 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.
- 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.
- Contrast Topstitching 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Department Store Buyer 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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