Tailored Unisex Outdoor Cap in Mohair with Asymmetric Closure
Source:Unisex Outdoor Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Tailored Unisex Outdoor Cap in Mohair with Asymmetric Closure
A Railway Operator approached us to develop a tailored unisex outdoor cap around a single idea: asymmetric closure, executed in mohair. The capsule was destined for Vietnam and needed tailored 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Unisex Outdoor Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Railway Operator |
| Market | Vietnam |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Mohair |
| Signature detail | Asymmetric Closure |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Mohair 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.
- Asymmetric Closure 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Railway Operator 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.
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