Effortless Peaky Blinders Peaked Cap in Crochet with Hand-Finished Hem
Effortless Peaky Blinders Peaked Cap in Crochet with Hand-Finished Hem
A Gym Chain approached us to develop a effortless peaky blinders peaked cap around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in crochet. The capsule was destined for the Philippines and needed effortless 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes

What we specified
| Product | Effortless Peaky Blinders Peaked Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Gym Chain |
| Market | the Philippines |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Crochet |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Crochet was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The peaky blinders peaked cap 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Gym Chain 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.

Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.



