Elevated Special Forces Tactical Vest in Merino Wool with Cut-Out Detail
Source:Special Forces Tactical Vest /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated Special Forces Tactical Vest in Merino Wool with Cut-Out Detail
A Yoga Retreat Brand approached us to develop a elevated special forces tactical vest around a single idea: cut-out detail, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Poland 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Special Forces Tactical Vest |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Yoga Retreat Brand |
| Market | Poland |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Cut-Out Detail |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
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 special forces tactical vest was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Cut-Out Detail 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Yoga Retreat Brand 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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