Modern Uv Protection Cycling Hat in Merino Wool with Bow Detail
Source:Uv Protection Cycling Hat /
Time:2026-09-30
Modern Uv Protection Cycling Hat in Merino Wool with Bow Detail
A Shopify DTC Brand approached us to develop a modern uv protection cycling hat around a single idea: bow detail, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Chile and needed modern 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 sample did not match the runway reference
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Modern Uv Protection Cycling Hat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Shopify DTC Brand |
| Market | Chile |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Bow Detail |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Merino Wool 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.
- Bow Detail 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% 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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