Editorial Sun Protection Boonie Hat in boucle with Raw-Edge Detailing
Source:Sun Protection Boonie Hat /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Sun Protection Boonie Hat in boucle with Raw-Edge Detailing
A Cycling Team approached us to develop a editorial sun protection boonie hat around a single idea: raw-edge detailing, executed in boucle. The capsule was destined for Brazil and needed editorial 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Sun Protection Boonie Hat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cycling Team |
| Market | Brazil |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | boucle |
| Signature detail | Raw-Edge Detailing |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- boucle 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.
- Raw-Edge Detailing 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cycling Team 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
