Modern Unisex Outdoor Cap in Tencel with Lace Inset
Source:Unisex Outdoor Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Modern Unisex Outdoor Cap in Tencel with Lace Inset
A Manufacturing Plant approached us to develop a modern unisex outdoor cap around a single idea: lace inset, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for India and needed modern 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Modern Unisex Outdoor Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Manufacturing Plant |
| Market | India |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Lace Inset |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Tencel 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.
- Lace Inset 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 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Manufacturing Plant 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.
