Sculptural Unisex Outdoor Cap in Velvet with Open Back
Source:Unisex Outdoor Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Unisex Outdoor Cap in Velvet with Open Back
A Construction Firm approached us to develop a sculptural unisex outdoor cap around a single idea: open back, executed in velvet. The capsule was destined for Italy and needed sculptural 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Unisex Outdoor Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Construction Firm |
| Market | Italy |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Velvet |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Velvet was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The unisex outdoor cap 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 8-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
Approve the hand feel on the actual bulk fabric — proto cloth always behaves differently.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
