Elevated Softball Pitcher Cap in Merino Wool with Covered Buttons
Source:Softball Pitcher Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated Softball Pitcher Cap in Merino Wool with Covered Buttons
A Department Store Buyer approached us to develop a elevated softball pitcher cap around a single idea: covered buttons, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Japan and needed elevated 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 | Elevated Softball Pitcher Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Department Store Buyer |
| Market | Japan |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Covered Buttons |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 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 softball pitcher cap was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Covered Buttons 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Department Store Buyer 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.
