Designer Uv Protection Cycling Hat in Vegan Leather with Covered Buttons
Source:Uv Protection Cycling Hat /
Time:2026-09-30
Designer Uv Protection Cycling Hat in Vegan Leather with Covered Buttons
A Shopify DTC Brand approached us to develop a designer uv protection cycling hat around a single idea: covered buttons, executed in vegan leather. The capsule was destined for Peru and needed designer 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Designer Uv Protection Cycling Hat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Shopify DTC Brand |
| Market | Peru |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Vegan Leather |
| Signature detail | Covered Buttons |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Vegan Leather 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.
- Covered Buttons 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Shopify DTC Brand 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.
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