Capsule Sun Protection Boonie Hat in Silk with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
Source:Sun Protection Boonie Hat /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule Sun Protection Boonie Hat in Silk with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
A Marathon Organizer approached us to develop a capsule sun protection boonie hat around a single idea: mother-of-pearl buttons, executed in silk. The capsule was destined for France 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Capsule Sun Protection Boonie Hat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Marathon Organizer |
| Market | France |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Silk |
| Signature detail | Mother-of-Pearl Buttons |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| 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.
- Silk 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.
- Mother-of-Pearl Buttons 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
- 1,500 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
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
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