Capsule Special Forces Tactical Vest in Ribbed Jersey with Contrast Topstitching

Capsule Special Forces Tactical Vest in Ribbed Jersey with Contrast Topstitching

A Corporate Procurement Team approached us to develop a capsule special forces tactical vest around a single idea: contrast topstitching, executed in ribbed jersey. The capsule was destined for Argentina and needed capsule 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
• Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
• Delivery missed the collection launch window

What we specified

How it was built

1. Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
2. Ribbed Jersey was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
3. The special forces tactical vest was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
4. Contrast Topstitching was applied in a controlled process to keep every piece consistent.
5. 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 1.5% of the approved quotation.
• The a Corporate Procurement 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?

Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.