Statement Special Forces Tactical Vest in Merino Wool with Fringe Trim
Source:Special Forces Tactical Vest /
Time:2026-09-30
Statement Special Forces Tactical Vest in Merino Wool with Fringe Trim
A Uniform Supplier approached us to develop a statement special forces tactical vest around a single idea: fringe trim, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for South Korea 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Statement Special Forces Tactical Vest |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Uniform Supplier |
| Market | South Korea |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Fringe Trim |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| 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.
- Fringe Trim 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Uniform Supplier 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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