Editorial Special Forces Tactical Vest in Mohair with Lace Inset
Source:Special Forces Tactical Vest /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Special Forces Tactical Vest in Mohair with Lace Inset
A Marathon Organizer approached us to develop a editorial special forces tactical vest around a single idea: lace inset, executed in mohair. The capsule was destined for Sweden and needed editorial 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Special Forces Tactical Vest |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Marathon Organizer |
| Market | Sweden |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Mohair |
| Signature detail | Lace Inset |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| 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.
- Mohair was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The special forces tactical vest was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Lace Inset 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Marathon Organizer 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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