Vintage-Inspired Unisex Outdoor Cap in Merino Wool with Monogram Hardware
Source:Unisex Outdoor Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Vintage-Inspired Unisex Outdoor Cap in Merino Wool with Monogram Hardware
A Maternity Wear Brand approached us to develop a vintage-inspired unisex outdoor cap around a single idea: monogram hardware, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Belgium and needed vintage-inspired 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Vintage-Inspired Unisex Outdoor Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Maternity Wear Brand |
| Market | Belgium |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Monogram Hardware |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Merino Wool 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.
- Monogram Hardware 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Maternity Wear Brand 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.
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