Elevated Uv Protection Cycling Hat in Suede with Fringe Trim
Source:Uv Protection Cycling Hat /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated Uv Protection Cycling Hat in Suede with Fringe Trim
A Government Agency approached us to develop a elevated uv protection cycling hat around a single idea: fringe trim, executed in suede. The capsule was destined for Egypt 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Uv Protection Cycling Hat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Government Agency |
| Market | Egypt |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Suede |
| Signature detail | Fringe Trim |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Suede 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.
- Fringe Trim 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Government Agency 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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