Statement Softball Pitcher Cap in Tencel with Delicate Pleating
Source:Softball Pitcher Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Statement Softball Pitcher Cap in Tencel with Delicate Pleating
A Fast-Growing Startup Label approached us to develop a statement softball pitcher cap around a single idea: delicate pleating, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Indonesia and needed statement 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Statement Softball Pitcher Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Fast-Growing Startup Label |
| Market | Indonesia |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Delicate Pleating |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Tencel 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.
- Delicate Pleating 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Fast-Growing Startup Label 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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