Capsule Unisex Outdoor Cap in Cashmere with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Unisex Outdoor Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule Unisex Outdoor Cap in Cashmere with Gathered Sleeves
A Uniform Supplier approached us to develop a capsule unisex outdoor cap around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for the Netherlands 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Capsule Unisex Outdoor Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Uniform Supplier |
| Market | the Netherlands |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- Cashmere 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.
- Gathered Sleeves 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 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Uniform Supplier 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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