Capsule Unisex Outdoor Cap in Genuine Leather with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Unisex Outdoor Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule Unisex Outdoor Cap in Genuine Leather with Gathered Sleeves
A Boutique Fitness Studio approached us to develop a capsule unisex outdoor cap around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in genuine leather. The capsule was destined for France 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Capsule Unisex Outdoor Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Boutique Fitness Studio |
| Market | France |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- Genuine Leather 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Boutique Fitness Studio 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?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
