Bohemian Molle Tactical Vest in Tencel with Hand-Finished Hem
Bohemian Molle Tactical Vest in Tencel with Hand-Finished Hem
A Department Store Buyer approached us to develop a bohemian molle tactical vest around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Hong Kong and needed bohemian 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference

What we specified
| Product | Bohemian Molle Tactical Vest |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Department Store Buyer |
| Market | Hong Kong |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| 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 molle tactical vest was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Hand-Finished Hem 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 10-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
Approve the hand feel on the actual bulk fabric — proto cloth always behaves differently.

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