Editorial Uv Protection Cycling Hat in Metallic Thread with Feather Trim
Source:Uv Protection Cycling Hat /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Uv Protection Cycling Hat in Metallic Thread with Feather Trim
A Trade Show Exhibitor approached us to develop a editorial uv protection cycling hat around a single idea: feather trim, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for Thailand and needed editorial 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Uv Protection Cycling Hat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Trade Show Exhibitor |
| Market | Thailand |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Feather Trim |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Metallic Thread 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.
- Feather 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Trade Show Exhibitor 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
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