Elevated Uv Protection Cycling Hat in Ribbed Jersey with High-Low Hem
Source:Uv Protection Cycling Hat /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated Uv Protection Cycling Hat in Ribbed Jersey with High-Low Hem
A Dance School approached us to develop a elevated uv protection cycling hat around a single idea: high-low hem, executed in ribbed jersey. The capsule was destined for Qatar 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Uv Protection Cycling Hat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Dance School |
| Market | Qatar |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Ribbed Jersey |
| Signature detail | High-Low Hem |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| 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.
- Ribbed Jersey was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The uv protection cycling hat was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- High-Low Hem 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Dance School 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.
