Modern Sleeping Bonnet in Crochet with Padded Shoulder
Source:Sleeping Bonnet /
Time:2026-09-30
Modern Sleeping Bonnet in Crochet with Padded Shoulder
A Cycling Team approached us to develop a modern sleeping bonnet around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in crochet. The capsule was destined for Peru and needed modern 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Modern Sleeping Bonnet |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cycling Team |
| Market | Peru |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Crochet |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Crochet was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The sleeping bonnet was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Padded Shoulder 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cycling Team 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?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
