Sculptural Uv Protection Cycling Hat in Tencel with High-Low Hem
Source:Uv Protection Cycling Hat /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Uv Protection Cycling Hat in Tencel with High-Low Hem
A Gym Chain approached us to develop a sculptural uv protection cycling hat around a single idea: high-low hem, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Australia and needed sculptural 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Uv Protection Cycling Hat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Gym Chain |
| Market | Australia |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | High-Low Hem |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| 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.
- Tencel 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Gym Chain 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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
