Romantic Softball Pitcher Cap in Washed Linen with Hand-Finished Hem
Romantic Softball Pitcher Cap in Washed Linen with Hand-Finished Hem
A Shopify DTC Brand approached us to develop a romantic softball pitcher cap around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for Kenya and needed romantic 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window

What we specified
| Product | Romantic Softball Pitcher Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Shopify DTC Brand |
| Market | Kenya |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| 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.
- Washed Linen was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The softball pitcher 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Shopify DTC Brand 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.

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