Sculptural Silk Bonnet in Merino Wool with Tonal Embroidery
Source:Silk Bonnet /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Silk Bonnet in Merino Wool with Tonal Embroidery
A University Athletic Department approached us to develop a sculptural silk bonnet around a single idea: tonal embroidery, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Israel and needed sculptural 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Silk Bonnet |
|---|---|
| Client type | A University Athletic Department |
| Market | Israel |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Tonal Embroidery |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Merino Wool was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The silk bonnet was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Tonal Embroidery 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a University Athletic Department 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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