Sculptural Unisex Outdoor Cap in Ribbed Jersey with Tonal Embroidery
Source:Unisex Outdoor Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Unisex Outdoor Cap in Ribbed Jersey with Tonal Embroidery
A Logistics Provider approached us to develop a sculptural unisex outdoor cap around a single idea: tonal embroidery, executed in ribbed jersey. The capsule was destined for China 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Unisex Outdoor Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Logistics Provider |
| Market | China |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Ribbed Jersey |
| Signature detail | Tonal Embroidery |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Ribbed Jersey 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.
- Tonal Embroidery 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Logistics Provider 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
