Elevated Uv Protection Cycling Hat in Organza with Fringe Trim
Source:Uv Protection Cycling Hat /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated Uv Protection Cycling Hat in Organza with Fringe Trim
A Shopify DTC Brand approached us to develop a elevated uv protection cycling hat around a single idea: fringe trim, executed in organza. The capsule was destined for South Korea 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Uv Protection Cycling Hat |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Shopify DTC Brand |
| Market | South Korea |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Organza |
| Signature detail | Fringe Trim |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- Organza 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Shopify DTC Brand launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not machines.
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