Chic Kids Aviator Hat in Cashmere with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Kids Aviator Hat /
Time:2026-09-30
Chic Kids Aviator Hat in Cashmere with Gathered Sleeves
A University Athletic Department approached us to develop a chic kids aviator hat around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for the United States and needed chic 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Chic Kids Aviator Hat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A University Athletic Department |
| Market | the United States |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Cashmere 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a University Athletic Department 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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