Boutique Special Forces Tactical Vest in Tencel with Monogram Hardware
Source:Special Forces Tactical Vest /
Time:2026-09-30
Boutique Special Forces Tactical Vest in Tencel with Monogram Hardware
A Surf School approached us to develop a boutique special forces tactical vest around a single idea: monogram hardware, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Singapore and needed boutique 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Boutique Special Forces Tactical Vest |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Surf School |
| Market | Singapore |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Monogram Hardware |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Tencel 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.
- Monogram Hardware 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Surf School 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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