Elevated Unisex Outdoor Cap in Washed Linen with Open Back
Source:Unisex Outdoor Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated Unisex Outdoor Cap in Washed Linen with Open Back
A Marathon Organizer approached us to develop a elevated unisex outdoor cap around a single idea: open back, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for Kenya and needed elevated 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Unisex Outdoor Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Marathon Organizer |
| Market | Kenya |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Washed Linen 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Marathon Organizer 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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