Capsule Sublimation Soccer Wear in Merino Wool with Open Back
Source:Sublimation Soccer Wear /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule Sublimation Soccer Wear in Merino Wool with Open Back
A Marathon Organizer approached us to develop a capsule sublimation soccer wear around a single idea: open back, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Italy 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
| Product | Capsule Sublimation Soccer Wear |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Marathon Organizer |
| Market | Italy |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| 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.
- Merino Wool was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The sublimation soccer wear was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Open Back 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Marathon Organizer 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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