Boutique Sublimation Soccer Wear in Merino Wool with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Sublimation Soccer Wear /
Time:2026-09-30
Boutique Sublimation Soccer Wear in Merino Wool with Gathered Sleeves
A University Athletic Department approached us to develop a boutique sublimation soccer wear around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Kenya 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Boutique Sublimation Soccer Wear |
|---|---|
| Client type | A University Athletic Department |
| Market | Kenya |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Gathered Sleeves 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 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a University Athletic Department 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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