Tailored Sun Protection Boonie Hat in Silk with Open Back
Source:Sun Protection Boonie Hat /
Time:2026-09-30
Tailored Sun Protection Boonie Hat in Silk with Open Back
A Pet Grooming Franchise approached us to develop a tailored sun protection boonie hat around a single idea: open back, executed in silk. The capsule was destined for Turkey and needed tailored 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Sun Protection Boonie Hat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Pet Grooming Franchise |
| Market | Turkey |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Silk |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Pet Grooming Franchise 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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