Capsule Sun Protection Boonie Hat in Tulle with Waist Tie Belt
Source:Sun Protection Boonie Hat /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule Sun Protection Boonie Hat in Tulle with Waist Tie Belt
A Construction Firm approached us to develop a capsule sun protection boonie hat around a single idea: waist tie belt, executed in tulle. The capsule was destined for the Philippines 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Capsule Sun Protection Boonie Hat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Construction Firm |
| Market | the Philippines |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Tulle |
| Signature detail | Waist Tie Belt |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| 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.
- Tulle was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The sun protection boonie hat was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Waist Tie Belt 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 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Construction Firm 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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