07 — The Creation
Full Prototype Development
Build what
comes next.
From idea to finished garment. SPORTKRAFT works with teams, brands and organizations to develop apparel beyond our standard platform — from a finished concept, a garment to improve, or an idea that doesn't exist yet.
The Service
Beyond customization.
Most custom apparel begins with an existing garment. Prototype Development begins with the idea — exploring new or modified construction, materials, fit, function and visual design.
Fit & Construction
- Garment shape and fit
- Panel construction
- Sleeve construction
- Seams and stitching
- Skinsuit architecture
Materials
- Fabric combinations
- Fabric placement
- Chamois
Function
- Collars
- Grippers
- Pockets
- Zippers
- Bib straps
- Race-specific features
Design
- Full graphic design
- Unique functional details
Entry Points
Start where you are.
I have an idea
You know what the product should accomplish, but the garment hasn't been developed yet.
I have a product to improve
You have an existing garment or concept and want better fit, construction, materials or features.
I have a developed concept
You have sketches, specifications or inspiration and need help moving toward prototype and production.
Rider feedback
Tested, then revised.
The Process
Five stages. One garment.
Every project is different — the number of samples and revisions depends on the product.
- 01
Discovery
The athlete, discipline, use case, goals, quantity and overall direction.
- 02
Development
Garment concept, construction, materials, key features and visual direction.
- 03
Prototype
The first physical development sample.
- 04
Test & Refine
Review fit, construction, materials, function and feedback. Adjust where needed.
- 05
Production
Once approved, the final product moves into production.
In-House Design
Designed in-house.
Our in-house artists can develop the complete visual direction of the garment alongside the physical product.
Come with a finished design, inspiration, or nothing more than an idea.
Design or Development
How it looks. How it's built.
Custom Design
Focused on how the garment looks.
Colors · Graphics · Patterns · Logos · Sponsor placement · Brand identity
Prototype Development
Focused on how the garment itself is built.
Fit · Construction · Materials · Panels · Closures · Grippers · Pockets · Chamois · Garment architecture
Need both?
SPORTKRAFT can develop the garment and the complete visual design together.
Project Types
What can we develop?
- Cycling apparel
- Running apparel
- Triathlon apparel
- Skinsuits
- Aerosuits
- Bib shorts
- Jerseys
- Outerwear
- Training apparel
- Event apparel
- Private-label products
- Specialty performance garments
Have something different in mind? Tell us about it — feasibility is reviewed during the development process.
Scope
From small changes to new concepts.
Brand Development
Developing for your brand?
Prototype Development can also support select private-label and branded apparel projects.
Emerging endurance brands · Existing sports brands · Event organizations · Retail concepts · Team-branded product programs · Specialty performance apparel
Expectations
Development is collaborative.
Prototype projects may require additional development time, sampling, revisions and review before production. Every project is different — after reviewing your concept, SPORTKRAFT will help determine the right development path.
Prefer to customize an existing product? Explore Custom →
Print & Branding
Ready for the shelf.
Garment labels are handled through development and production; hang tags, packaging, inserts and retail presentation are printed separately through Print & Branding.
Explore Print & BrandingStart A Prototype Project
Tell us what you want to build.
Only your name, email and a short description are required. A rough idea is enough — we'll gather the finer details together.
Have an idea that doesn't exist yet?
Bring us the concept. We'll help define the product, develop the details, create the prototype and move it toward production.
Built with you. From the first idea forward.