:root {
      --deep-denim: #123B63;
      --dark-navy: #071C2D;
      --medium-denim: #285D87;
      --soft-blue: #DCEAF4;
      --pure-white: #FFFFFF;
      --off-white: #F7F9FB;
      --stitch-gold: #C29A5B;
      --stitch-blue: #3A82C4;
      --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      --glass-dark: rgba(7, 28, 45, 0.88);

      --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
      --font-display: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
      --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;

      --transition-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      --transition-bounce: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    }

    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
      box-sizing: border-box;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
    }

    html {
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
      font-size: 16px;
      background-color: var(--off-white);
      color: var(--dark-navy);
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      overflow-x: hidden;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    }

    body {
      overflow-x: hidden;
      position: relative;
    }

    /* Custom Scrollbar */
    ::-webkit-scrollbar {
      width: 8px;
    }

    ::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
      background: var(--dark-navy);
    }

    ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
      background: var(--medium-denim);
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    /* Selection Color */
    ::selection {
      background: var(--soft-blue);
      color: var(--deep-denim);
    }

    /* Global Typography Helpers */
    h1,
    h2,
    h3,
    h4,
    .font-heading {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    }

    .font-display {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
    }

    p {
      line-height: 1.7;
      color: rgba(7, 28, 45, 0.8);
      font-weight: 300;
    }

    a {
      text-decoration: none;
      color: inherit;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    img {
      max-width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      display: block;
    }

    /* Container System */
    .container {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 1360px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 2rem;
    }

    .section-padding {
      padding: 100px 0;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .section-padding {
        padding: 60px 0;
      }

      .container {
        padding: 0 1.25rem;
      }
    }

    .denim-texture {
      background-image:
        radial-gradient(rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.04) 1px, transparent 0),
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 0%, rgba(220, 234, 244, 0.3) 100%);
      background-size: 16px 16px, 100% 100%;
    }

    .dark-denim-texture {
      background-color: var(--dark-navy);
      background-image:
        repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(40, 93, 135, 0.05) 0, rgba(40, 93, 135, 0.05) 1px, transparent 0, transparent 50px),
        radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 0);
      background-size: 100% 100%, 12px 12px;
    }

    .stitch-border {
      position: relative;
    }

    .stitch-border::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 6px;
      border: 1px dashed rgba(40, 93, 135, 0.4);
      pointer-events: none;
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    /* SVG Animated Thread Line Class */
    .animated-stitch-path {
      stroke-dasharray: 8 6;
      stroke-dashoffset: 200;
      animation: dashMove 12s linear infinite;
    }

    @keyframes dashMove {
      to {
        stroke-dashoffset: 0;
      }
    }

    /* Magnetic & Custom Buttons */
    .btn-primary {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      background: var(--deep-denim);
      color: var(--pure-white);
      padding: 1rem 2.25rem;
      border-radius: 40px;
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-weight: 500;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      border: 1px solid var(--deep-denim);
      cursor: pointer;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: all 0.4s var(--transition-smooth);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.25);
    }

    .btn-primary::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: -100%;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
      transition: left 0.6s ease;
    }

    .btn-primary:hover::before {
      left: 100%;
    }

    .btn-primary:hover {
      background: var(--dark-navy);
      border-color: var(--medium-denim);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -5px rgba(7, 28, 45, 0.35);
    }

    .btn-secondary {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--deep-denim);
      padding: 1rem 2.25rem;
      border-radius: 40px;
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-weight: 500;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      border: 1px dashed var(--medium-denim);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.4s var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .btn-secondary:hover {
      background: var(--soft-blue);
      border-style: solid;
      color: var(--dark-navy);
    }

    .custom-cursor {
      position: fixed;
      width: 16px;
      height: 16px;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--deep-denim);
      border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 9999;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      transition: transform 0.1s ease, width 0.3s ease, height 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
      display: none;
    }

    @media (pointer: fine) {
      .custom-cursor {
        display: block;
      }
    }

    .custom-cursor.hovered {
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      background: rgba(220, 234, 244, 0.4);
      border: 1px dashed var(--stitch-blue);
    }

    /* Vertical Scroll Stitching Progress Bar */
    .scroll-stitch-bar {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      right: 4px;
      width: 4px;
      height: 100vh;
      z-index: 1000;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .scroll-stitch-inner {
      width: 100%;
      height: 0%;
      background: var(--deep-denim);
      border-left: 1px dashed var(--pure-white);
      transition: height 0.1s linear;
    }

    .site-header {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      z-index: 900;
      padding: 1.5rem 0;
      transition: all 0.4s var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .site-header.scrolled {
      background: var(--glass-bg);
      backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
      padding: 1rem 0;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(7, 28, 45, 0.08);
      border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(40, 93, 135, 0.2);
    }

    .header-nav {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      position: relative;
    }

    .logo {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      color: var(--dark-navy);
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .logo-icon {
      width: 32px;
      height: 32px;
      background: var(--deep-denim);
      border-radius: 6px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: var(--pure-white);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      position: relative;
    }

    .logo-icon::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: -2px;
      border: 1px dashed var(--stitch-blue);
      border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .nav-links {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 2rem;
      list-style: none;
    }

    .nav-link {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-weight: 400;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--dark-navy);
      position: relative;
      padding: 0.25rem 0;
    }

    .nav-link::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 0;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--deep-denim);
      border-top: 1px dashed var(--pure-white);
      transition: width 0.3s ease;
    }

    .nav-link:hover::after {
      width: 100%;
    }

    /* Mobile Hamburger Trigger */
    .mobile-menu-btn {
      display: none;
      background: none;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      padding: 0.5rem;
      z-index: 960;
      position: relative;
    }

    .burger-line {
      width: 26px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--dark-navy);
      margin: 5px 0;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn.open .burger-line:first-child {
      transform: translateY(3.5px) rotate(45deg);
      background: var(--pure-white);
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn.open .burger-line:last-child {
      transform: translateY(-3.5px) rotate(-45deg);
      background: var(--pure-white);
    }

    /* Curtain Drawer for Mobile Menu */
    .mobile-drawer {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: var(--dark-navy);
      z-index: 940;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: flex-start;
      align-items: center;
      overflow-y: auto;
      -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
      padding: 6rem 1.5rem 3.5rem;
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 0, 0 0);
      transition: all 0.5s var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .mobile-drawer.open {
      opacity: 1;
      pointer-events: all;
      clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    }

    .mobile-nav-links {
      list-style: none;
      text-align: center;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1.5rem;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 420px;
      margin: auto 0;
    }

    .mobile-item {
      width: 100%;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .mobile-nav-link {
      color: var(--pure-white);
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.65rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-block;
      transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
      min-height: 44px;
      line-height: 44px;
    }

    .mobile-nav-link:hover,
    .mobile-nav-link:active {
      color: var(--soft-blue);
      transform: translateX(4px);
    }

    /* Accordion styles inside mobile drawer */
    .mobile-item.has-dropdown > .mobile-dropdown-menu {
      display: none;
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0.85rem 0.6rem;
      margin-top: 0.6rem;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      text-align: center;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border-radius: 14px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      width: 100%;
    }

    .mobile-item.has-dropdown.active > .mobile-dropdown-menu {
      display: flex !important;
    }

    .mobile-dropdown-btn {
      user-select: none;
      -webkit-user-select: none;
      transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    }

    .mobile-dropdown-btn:hover,
    .mobile-dropdown-btn:active {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    .mobile-dropdown-btn .fa-chevron-down {
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .mobile-item.has-dropdown.active > * > .mobile-dropdown-btn .fa-chevron-down {
      transform: rotate(180deg);
    }

    @media (max-width: 992px) {

      .nav-links,
      .header-cta {
        display: none;
      }

      .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: block;
      }
    }

    .hero-section {
      min-height: 100vh;
      padding-top: 140px;
      padding-bottom: 80px;
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--pure-white) 0%, var(--off-white) 100%);
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .hero-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
      gap: 4rem;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-tag {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.25em;
      color: var(--medium-denim);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .hero-tag::before {
      content: '';
      width: 12px;
      height: 12px;
      border: 1px dashed var(--deep-denim);
      border-radius: 50%;
    }

    .hero-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1.08;
      color: var(--dark-navy);
      margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    }

    .hero-title strong {
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--deep-denim);
    }

    .hero-desc {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      max-width: 520px;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      color: rgba(7, 28, 45, 0.75);
    }

    .hero-actions {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1.25rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    /* Hero Visual & Interactive Nodes */
    .hero-visual-wrapper {
      position: relative;
    }

    .hero-image-frame {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: 16px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(7, 28, 45, 0.25);
      clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0 round 16px);
      transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    }

    .hero-image-frame img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 580px;
      object-fit: cover;
      transform: scale(1.05);
      transition: transform 0.8s ease;
    }

    .hero-image-frame:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.12);
    }

    .floating-node {
      position: absolute;
      background: var(--glass-bg);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
      border-radius: 30px;
      border: 1px dashed var(--medium-denim);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      color: var(--deep-denim);
      z-index: 10;
      animation: floatMotion 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }

    .node-1 {
      top: 12%;
      left: -8%;
      animation-delay: 0s;
    }

    .node-2 {
      top: 40%;
      right: -6%;
      animation-delay: 1s;
    }

    .node-3 {
      bottom: 25%;
      left: -6%;
      animation-delay: 2s;
    }

    .node-4 {
      bottom: 8%;
      right: -4%;
      animation-delay: 3s;
    }

    @keyframes floatMotion {
      0% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
      }

      100% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
      }
    }

    .scroll-indicator {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 2rem;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--medium-denim);
      opacity: 0.8;
    }

    .scroll-mouse {
      width: 20px;
      height: 32px;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--medium-denim);
      border-radius: 12px;
      position: relative;
    }

    .scroll-mouse::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 6px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 3px;
      height: 6px;
      background: var(--deep-denim);
      border-radius: 2px;
      animation: scrollWheel 1.8s infinite;
    }

    @keyframes scrollWheel {
      0% {
        opacity: 1;
        top: 6px;
      }

      100% {
        opacity: 0;
        top: 18px;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 992px) {
      .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
      }

      .hero-image-frame img {
        height: 420px;
      }

      .floating-node {
        display: none;
      }
    }

    .about-section {
      position: relative;
      background: var(--soft-blue);
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .watermark-number {
      position: absolute;
      right: -2%;
      top: -10%;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(12rem, 28vw, 32rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.04);
      user-select: none;
      pointer-events: none;
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .about-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 4rem;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .section-label {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      color: var(--medium-denim);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .section-label::before {
      content: '';
      width: 24px;
      height: 1px;
      background: var(--medium-denim);
    }

    .editorial-heading {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1.15;
      color: var(--dark-navy);
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    }

    .stats-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 2rem;
      margin-top: 3.5rem;
      padding-top: 2.5rem;
      border-top: 1px dashed rgba(40, 93, 135, 0.3);
    }

    .stat-number {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--deep-denim);
      margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    }

    .stat-label {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: rgba(7, 28, 45, 0.7);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
      }

      .stats-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
      }
    }

    .process-section {
      background: var(--off-white);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .process-header {
      text-align: center;
      max-width: 680px;
      margin: 0 auto 4rem auto;
    }

    /* ============ PROCESS TIMELINE ============ */
    .process-timeline {
      position: relative;
    }

    /* A single row of 5 cards */
    .process-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
      gap: 0 2rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    /* Animated horizontal thread ABOVE the number badges on each row */
    .process-row::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 22px;
      /* center of the 44px badge */
      left: calc(10% + 22px);
      /* start after first badge center */
      right: calc(10% + 22px);
      /* end before last badge center */
      height: 2px;
      background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--stitch-blue) 55%, transparent 55%);
      background-size: 14px 2px;
      animation: threadFlowRight 0.6s linear infinite;
      z-index: 0;
    }

    /* Row 2 line flows LEFT and starts after the invisible item (column 2) */
    .process-row.row-reverse::before {
      background-image: linear-gradient(to left, var(--stitch-blue) 55%, transparent 55%);
      animation: threadFlowLeft 0.6s linear infinite;
      left: calc(30% + 22px);
    }

    /* U-turn connector between row 1 and row 2 */
    .process-u-connector {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: flex-end;
      padding-right: calc(10% - 0px);
      position: relative;
      height: 3rem;
    }

    .process-u-connector::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      right: calc(10%);
      top: 0;
      width: 2px;
      height: 100%;
      background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--stitch-blue) 55%, transparent 55%);
      background-size: 2px 12px;
      animation: threadFlowDown 0.6s linear infinite;
    }

    /* The individual card */
    /* The individual card */
    .proc-card {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 0;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      perspective: 900px;
      transform-style: preserve-3d;
      cursor: pointer;
      padding: 10px 8px;
      border-radius: 18px;
      transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    }

    .proc-card:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    }

    .proc-badge {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--deep-denim);
      color: var(--pure-white);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--off-white), 0 8px 16px rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.15);
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      transform: translateZ(35px);
      transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .proc-card:hover .proc-badge {
      transform: translateZ(45px) scale(1.12);
      background: var(--stitch-blue);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--pure-white), 0 12px 24px rgba(58, 130, 196, 0.4);
    }

    .proc-card-text {
      transform: translateZ(25px);
      transform-style: preserve-3d;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .proc-card:hover .proc-card-text {
      transform: translateZ(32px);
    }

    .proc-title {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--dark-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .proc-desc {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      line-height: 1.5;
      color: rgba(7, 28, 45, 0.65);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .proc-img {
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 4/3;
      object-fit: cover;
      border-radius: 12px;
      display: block;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
      transform: translateZ(20px);
      transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    }

    .proc-card:hover .proc-img {
      transform: translateZ(35px) scale(1.04);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 38px rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.22);
    }

    /* ---- Tablet (2 rows of cards, different column count) ---- */
    @media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
      .process-row {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 0 1.5rem;
      }

      .process-row::before {
        left: calc(16.66% + 22px);
        right: calc(16.66% + 22px);
        top: 22px;
      }
    }

    /* ---- Mobile: one column, vertical line on left ---- */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .process-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
      }

      .process-row::before {
        display: none;
      }

      .process-u-connector {
        display: none;
      }

      /* Reverse the visual order of Row 2 on mobile so steps read 06→07→08→09→10 */
      .process-row.row-reverse .proc-card:nth-child(1) {
        order: 5;
      }

      .process-row.row-reverse .proc-card:nth-child(2) {
        order: 4;
      }

      .process-row.row-reverse .proc-card:nth-child(3) {
        order: 3;
      }

      .process-row.row-reverse .proc-card:nth-child(4) {
        order: 2;
      }

      .process-row.row-reverse .proc-card:nth-child(5) {
        order: 1;
      }

      .proc-card {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: flex-start;
        text-align: left;
        gap: 1rem;
        padding: 1.25rem 0;
        border-left: 2px dashed rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.3);
        padding-left: 1.25rem;
        margin-left: 21px;
      }

      .proc-card .proc-badge {
        margin-bottom: 0;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        margin-left: -35px;
      }

      .proc-card-text {
        flex: 1;
        min-width: 0;
      }

      .proc-img {
        width: 80px;
        height: 64px;
        border-radius: 8px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        aspect-ratio: unset;
      }
    }

    .timeline-card {
      background: transparent;
      position: relative;
      transition: all 0.4s var(--transition-smooth);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      text-align: center;
      height: 100%;
      padding-top: 1rem;
    }

    .timeline-num {
      margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--pure-white);
      background: var(--deep-denim);
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      border-radius: 50%;
      z-index: 2;
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--off-white);
      transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
      position: relative;
    }

    .timeline-card:hover .timeline-num {
      transform: scale(1.1);
      background: var(--stitch-blue);
    }

    /* Snaking Order for Desktop (5 columns) */
    @media (min-width: 1025px) {
      .timeline-card:nth-child(6) {
        grid-column: 5;
        grid-row: 2;
      }

      .timeline-card:nth-child(7) {
        grid-column: 4;
        grid-row: 2;
      }

      .timeline-card:nth-child(8) {
        grid-column: 3;
        grid-row: 2;
      }

      .timeline-card:nth-child(9) {
        grid-column: 2;
        grid-row: 2;
      }

      .timeline-card:nth-child(10) {
        grid-column: 1;
        grid-row: 2;
      }

      .timeline-card::before,
      .timeline-card::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: calc(1rem + 22px);
        height: 2px;
        z-index: 1;
      }

      .timeline-card:nth-child(-n+4)::before {
        left: 50%;
        width: 100%;
        background-image: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.4) 50%, transparent 50%);
        background-size: 14px 2px;
        animation: threadFlowRight 0.8s linear infinite;
      }

      .timeline-card:nth-child(n+6):nth-child(-n+9)::before {
        right: 50%;
        width: 100%;
        background-image: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.4) 50%, transparent 50%);
        background-size: 14px 2px;
        animation: threadFlowLeft 0.8s linear infinite;
      }

      .timeline-card:nth-child(5)::after {
        left: 50%;
        width: 2px;
        height: calc(100% + 2.5rem);
        background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.4) 50%, transparent 50%);
        background-size: 2px 14px;
        animation: threadFlowDown 0.8s linear infinite;
      }
    }

    @keyframes threadFlowRight {
      from {
        background-position: 0 0;
      }

      to {
        background-position: 14px 0;
      }
    }

    @keyframes threadFlowLeft {
      from {
        background-position: 0 0;
      }

      to {
        background-position: -14px 0;
      }
    }

    @keyframes threadFlowDown {
      from {
        background-position: 0 0;
      }

      to {
        background-position: 0 14px;
      }
    }

    .timeline-title {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--dark-navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .timeline-card p {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      line-height: 1.5;
      color: rgba(7, 28, 45, 0.7);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .timeline-card-img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 120px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.5s ease;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    }

    .timeline-card:hover .timeline-card-img {
      transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
      box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.15);
    }

    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      }

      .timeline-card {
        grid-column: auto !important;
        grid-row: auto !important;
      }

      .timeline-card:nth-child(4) {
        grid-column: 3;
        grid-row: 2;
      }

      .timeline-card:nth-child(5) {
        grid-column: 2;
        grid-row: 2;
      }

      .timeline-card:nth-child(6) {
        grid-column: 1;
        grid-row: 2;
      }

      .timeline-card:nth-child(7) {
        grid-column: 1;
        grid-row: 3;
      }

      .timeline-card:nth-child(8) {
        grid-column: 2;
        grid-row: 3;
      }

      .timeline-card:nth-child(9) {
        grid-column: 3;
        grid-row: 3;
      }

      .timeline-card:nth-child(10) {
        grid-column: 3;
        grid-row: 4;
      }

      .timeline-card::before,
      .timeline-card::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: calc(1rem + 22px);
        height: 2px;
        z-index: 1;
      }

      .timeline-card:nth-child(1)::before,
      .timeline-card:nth-child(2)::before,
      .timeline-card:nth-child(7)::before,
      .timeline-card:nth-child(8)::before {
        left: 50%;
        width: 100%;
        background-image: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.4) 50%, transparent 50%);
        background-size: 14px 2px;
        animation: threadFlowRight 0.8s linear infinite;
      }

      .timeline-card:nth-child(4)::before,
      .timeline-card:nth-child(5)::before {
        right: 50%;
        width: 100%;
        background-image: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.4) 50%, transparent 50%);
        background-size: 14px 2px;
        animation: threadFlowLeft 0.8s linear infinite;
      }

      .timeline-card:nth-child(3)::after,
      .timeline-card:nth-child(6)::after,
      .timeline-card:nth-child(9)::after {
        left: 50%;
        width: 2px;
        height: calc(100% + 2.5rem);
        background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.4) 50%, transparent 50%);
        background-size: 2px 14px;
        animation: threadFlowDown 0.8s linear infinite;
      }
    }

    @keyframes threadFlowRight {
      from {
        background-position: 0 0;
      }

      to {
        background-position: 14px 0;
      }
    }

    @keyframes threadFlowLeft {
      from {
        background-position: 0 0;
      }

      to {
        background-position: -14px 0;
      }
    }

    @keyframes threadFlowDown {
      from {
        background-position: 0 0;
      }

      to {
        background-position: 0 14px;
      }
    }

    .collection-section {
      background: var(--dark-navy);
      color: var(--pure-white);
      position: relative;
    }

    .collection-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
      gap: 2rem;
      margin-top: 3.5rem;
    }

    .collection-card {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: 20px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      transform-style: preserve-3d;
      will-change: transform;
      perspective: 1000px;
      cursor: pointer;
      box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
      transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    }

    .collection-card.col-6 {
      grid-column: span 6;
    }

    .collection-card.col-4 {
      grid-column: span 4;
    }

    .collection-card.col-8 {
      grid-column: span 8;
    }

    .collection-card-img-wrap {
      width: 100%;
      height: 440px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      border-radius: 20px;
      transform: translateZ(0px);
    }

    .collection-card-img-wrap img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.8s var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .collection-card:hover .collection-card-img-wrap img {
      transform: scale(1.08);
    }

    .collection-card-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      border-radius: 20px;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(7, 28, 45, 0.95) 100%);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: flex-end;
      padding: 2.25rem;
      transform: translateZ(45px);
      transform-style: preserve-3d;
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .collection-tag {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      color: var(--soft-blue);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      transform: translateZ(20px);
    }

    .collection-title {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--pure-white);
      transform: translateZ(30px);
    }

    .collection-card .card-3d-action-text {
      transform: translateZ(35px);
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      transition: gap 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
    }

    .collection-card:hover .card-3d-action-text {
      gap: 10px;
      color: var(--soft-blue) !important;
    }

    .collection-card-stitch {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 12px;
      border: 1px dashed rgba(220, 234, 244, 0.4);
      border-radius: 12px;
      pointer-events: none;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateZ(25px);
      transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    }

    .collection-card:hover .collection-card-stitch {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    @media (max-width: 992px) {

      .collection-card.col-6,
      .collection-card.col-4,
      .collection-card.col-8 {
        grid-column: span 12;
      }

      .collection-card-img-wrap {
        height: 360px;
      }
    }

    .facility-section {
      position: relative;
      background: var(--dark-navy);
      color: var(--pure-white);
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .facility-banner {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      height: 600px;
      border-radius: 20px;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid rgba(220, 234, 244, 0.15);
    }

    .facility-banner img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      filter: brightness(0.65) contrast(1.1);
    }

    .blueprint-grid-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(220, 234, 244, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(220, 234, 244, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 40px 40px;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .facility-hud-badge {
      position: absolute;
      background: rgba(7, 28, 45, 0.85);
      border: 1px solid var(--stitch-blue);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      padding: 0.8rem 1.4rem;
      border-radius: 8px;
      font-family: monospace;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: var(--soft-blue);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }

    .hud-dot {
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
      background: #00E676;
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 10px #00E676;
    }

    .hud-1 {
      top: 15%;
      left: 8%;
    }

    .hud-2 {
      top: 55%;
      right: 10%;
    }

    .hud-3 {
      bottom: 15%;
      left: 12%;
    }

    .facility-center-heading {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      text-align: center;
      width: 90%;
      max-width: 700px;
      z-index: 5;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .facility-banner {
        height: 450px;
      }

      .facility-hud-badge {
        display: none;
      }
    }

    .quality-section {
      background: var(--pure-white);
    }

    .quality-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 4rem;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .qc-list {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1.25rem;
      margin-top: 2rem;
    }

    .qc-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1.25rem;
      padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
      background: var(--off-white);
      border-radius: 12px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.08);
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .qc-item:hover {
      background: var(--soft-blue);
      border-color: var(--medium-denim);
      transform: translateX(6px);
    }

    .qc-badge {
      width: 36px;
      height: 36px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--deep-denim);
      color: var(--pure-white);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* Custom Flow Pipeline */
    .custom-section {
      background: var(--deep-denim);
      color: var(--pure-white);
    }

    .pipeline-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
      gap: 1rem;
      margin-top: 3.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .pipeline-step {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border: 1px dashed rgba(220, 234, 244, 0.25);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 1.75rem 1rem;
      text-align: center;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .pipeline-step:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      border-color: var(--soft-blue);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
    }

    .pipeline-title {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    @media (max-width: 992px) {
      .quality-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
      }

      .pipeline-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.25rem;
      }
    }

    .sustainability-section {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--pure-white) 0%, var(--soft-blue) 100%);
    }

    .sustain-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 2rem;
      margin-top: 3.5rem;
    }

    .sustain-card {
      background: var(--pure-white);
      padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
      border-radius: 16px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.08);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
      text-align: center;
    }

    .sustain-circle {
      width: 90px;
      height: 90px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 3px dashed var(--medium-denim);
      margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--deep-denim);
    }



    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .sustain-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
    }

    .why-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 2rem;
      margin-top: 3.5rem;
    }

    .why-card {
      background: var(--pure-white);
      padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
      border-radius: 16px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.08);
      position: relative;
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
    }

    .why-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.08);
      border-color: var(--medium-denim);
    }

    /* Big Statement */
    .big-statement-section {
      background: var(--pure-white);
      text-align: center;
      padding: 140px 0;
    }

    .statement-text {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
      font-weight: 200;
      line-height: 1.15;
      color: var(--dark-navy);
      max-width: 1000px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .statement-text span {
      display: block;
      transition: transform 0.6s ease, opacity 0.6s ease;
    }

    /* Final CTA */
    .cta-section {
      background: var(--dark-navy);
      color: var(--pure-white);
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .cta-circle-wrap {
      position: relative;
      max-width: 700px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 4rem 2rem;
    }

    /* Footer */
    .site-footer {
      background: #04121E;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      padding: 80px 0 30px 0;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      border-top: 1px dashed rgba(220, 234, 244, 0.15);
    }

    .footer-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
      gap: 3rem;
      margin-bottom: 4rem;
    }

    .footer-title {
      color: var(--pure-white);
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .footer-links {
      list-style: none;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.8rem;
    }

    .footer-links a {
      color: inherit;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .footer-links a:hover {
      color: var(--soft-blue);
    }

    @media (max-width: 992px) {
      .why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 576px) {
      .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
    }

    /* --- Entrance & Scroll Animations --- */
    .hero-tag {
      opacity: 0;
      animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.1s forwards;
    }

    .hero-title {
      opacity: 0;
      animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s forwards;
    }

    .hero-desc {
      opacity: 0;
      animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.3s forwards;
    }

    .hero-actions {
      opacity: 0;
      animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.4s forwards;
    }

    .hero-image-frame {
      opacity: 0;
      animation: heroFadeIn 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.3s forwards;
    }

    .floating-node {
      opacity: 0;
      animation: floatNodeReveal 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards, floatMotion 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
    }

    .node-1 {
      animation-delay: 0.6s, 0.6s !important;
    }

    .node-2 {
      animation-delay: 0.7s, 1.7s !important;
    }

    .node-3 {
      animation-delay: 0.8s, 2.8s !important;
    }

    .node-4 {
      animation-delay: 0.9s, 3.9s !important;
    }

    @keyframes heroFadeUp {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px);
      }

      to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
      }
    }

    @keyframes heroFadeIn {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.92);
      }

      to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
      }
    }

    @keyframes floatNodeReveal {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.9);
      }

      to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
      }
    }

    @keyframes whatsappPop {
      0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(58, 130, 196, 0.7);
      }

      70% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(58, 130, 196, 0);
      }

      100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(58, 130, 196, 0);
      }
    }

    /* Scroll to Top */
    .scroll-to-top-wrap {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 30px;
      right: 30px;
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      transform: translateY(20px);
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      z-index: 999;
    }

    .scroll-to-top-wrap.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      visibility: visible;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .scroll-to-top-wrap:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
    }

    .progress-circle {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      transform: rotate(-90deg);
    }

    .progress-bg-stitch {
      fill: var(--dark-navy);
      stroke: rgba(220, 234, 244, 0.2);
      stroke-width: 2px;
      stroke-dasharray: 6 6;
    }

    .progress-indicator {
      fill: none;
      stroke: var(--pure-white);
      stroke-width: 3px;
      stroke-dasharray: 289;
      stroke-dashoffset: 289;
      transition: stroke-dashoffset 0.1s linear;
    }

    .scroll-icon {
      position: relative;
      color: var(--pure-white);
      z-index: 2;
    }

    /* WhatsApp Float */
    .whatsapp-float {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 30px;
      left: 30px;
      width: 60px;
      height: 60px;
      background: var(--stitch-blue);
      color: #fff;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
      z-index: 999;
      transition: all 0.3s var(--transition-smooth);
      animation: whatsappPop 2s infinite ease-in-out;
    }

    .whatsapp-float:hover {
      transform: scale(1.1);
      animation-play-state: paused;
    }

    /* Scroll Reveal Classes */
    .reveal-up {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(40px);
      transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    }

    .reveal-up.active {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .delay-1 {
      transition-delay: 0.1s;
    }

    .delay-2 {
      transition-delay: 0.2s;
    }

    .delay-3 {
      transition-delay: 0.3s;
    }

    /* --- New Navigation Dropdown Styles --- */
    .nav-links {
      gap: 2.25rem !important;
    }

    .nav-item {
      position: relative;
    }

    .nav-item.mega-dropdown {
      position: static;
      padding-top: 6px;
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      margin-top: -6px;
      margin-bottom: -12px;
    }

    .dropdown-menu.mega-menu {
      width: 100%;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      top: 100%;
      padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
      border-radius: 18px;
      margin-top: 4px;
      background: #ffffff;
      border: 1px solid rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.12);
      box-shadow: 
        0 24px 60px -10px rgba(7, 28, 45, 0.22),
        0 10px 25px -5px rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.08);
    }

    /* Seamless continuous bridge to prevent any hover loss */
    .dropdown-menu.mega-menu::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -24px;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 28px;
      background: transparent;
      pointer-events: auto;
    }

    .mega-menu-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.15fr;
      gap: 2.75rem;
      align-items: start;
    }

    .mega-menu-col h4 {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--medium-denim);
      margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
      border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.15);
    }

    .mega-menu-list {
      list-style: none;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.45rem;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .mega-menu-link {
      color: var(--dark-navy);
      text-decoration: none;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      padding: 5px 8px;
      border-radius: 6px;
      width: fit-content;
    }

    .mega-menu-link:hover {
      color: var(--deep-denim);
      background: rgba(220, 234, 244, 0.5);
      transform: translateX(4px);
    }

    .mega-menu-visual {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: 14px;
      overflow: hidden;
      height: 270px;
      width: 100%;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(7, 28, 45, 0.12);
    }

    .mega-menu-img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    }

    .mega-menu-visual:hover .mega-menu-img {
      transform: scale(1.06);
    }

    .mega-menu-visual-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      padding: 1.5rem;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7, 28, 45, 0.92) 0%, transparent 100%);
      color: var(--pure-white);
    }

    .dropdown-menu {
      position: absolute;
      top: 100%;
      left: 0;
      background: var(--pure-white);
      min-width: 220px;
      padding: 0.5rem 0;
      box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
      border-radius: 12px;
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      pointer-events: none;
      transform: translateY(8px);
      transition: opacity 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.22s;
      z-index: 1000;
      list-style: none;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    }

    .nav-item:hover > .dropdown-menu,
    .nav-item.dropdown-open > .dropdown-menu,
    .nav-item:focus-within > .dropdown-menu {
      opacity: 1;
      visibility: visible;
      pointer-events: auto;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .nav-arrow {
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      margin-left: 4px;
      transition: transform 0.25s ease;
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .nav-item:hover .nav-arrow,
    .nav-item.dropdown-open .nav-arrow {
      transform: rotate(180deg);
      color: var(--stitch-blue);
    }

    .dropdown-item {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
      color: var(--dark-navy);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: background 0.2s;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
    }

    .dropdown-item:hover {
      background: var(--soft-blue);
    }

    .dropdown-submenu {
      position: relative;
    }

    .dropdown-submenu .dropdown-menu {
      top: 0;
      left: 100%;
      margin-left: 0;
    }

    .dropdown-submenu:hover > .dropdown-menu {
      opacity: 1;
      visibility: visible;
      pointer-events: auto;
      transform: translateX(0);
    }

    .mobile-drawer {
      overflow-y: auto;
      align-items: flex-start;
      padding: 4rem 2rem;
      justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .mobile-nav-links {
      text-align: left;
      gap: 1.25rem;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .mobile-item.has-dropdown>.mobile-dropdown-menu {
      display: none;
    }

    .mobile-item.has-dropdown.open>.mobile-dropdown-menu {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      padding-left: 1rem;
      margin-top: 0.75rem;
      list-style: none;
      border-left: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      margin-left: 0.5rem;
    }

    .mobile-item>div.mobile-nav-link {
      cursor: pointer;
      display: inline-block;
    }
/* --- Category & Product Pages --- */
.category-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  display: block;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.category-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}
.category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.category-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.category-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 40%, rgba(18,59,99,0.9) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 2rem;
}
.category-title {
  color: var(--pure-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.product-card {
  background: var(--pure-white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.product-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.product-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--off-white);
}
.product-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.product-card:hover .product-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.product-info {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}
.product-category {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--soft-blue);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.product-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---- About Page: Values / Who We Serve Grid ---- */
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .value-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem !important;
  }
}

/* ---- About Page: Philosophy & Brand Promise Grid ---- */
.promise-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .promise-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* ---- About Page: 3 Mission Cards Grid ---- */
.mission-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mission-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ---- About Page: Hero Section ---- */
.about-hero-section {
  min-height: 45vh;
  padding-top: 170px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--pure-white) 0%, var(--soft-blue) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-hero-section {
    padding-top: 120px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
}

/* ---- About Page: Category Pills Wrap ---- */
.category-pill-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .category-pill-wrap {
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .category-pill-wrap span {
    padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  }
}

/* ---- About Page: Dashed Image Borders ---- */
.dashed-frame {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -16px;
  border: 1px dashed var(--medium-denim);
  border-radius: 20px;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.dashed-frame.light {
  border-color: rgba(220, 234, 244, 0.25);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .dashed-frame {
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
}

/* ---- Contact Page Grid ---- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.contact-form-box {
  background: var(--pure-white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px -10px rgba(7, 28, 45, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.08);
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .contact-form-box {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ---- CTA Section ---- */
.cta-section {
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-circle-wrap {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Global Mobile Responsiveness & Overflow Protection
   ========================================================================== */
html, body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100vw;
}

img, video, iframe {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

/* Rich content responsiveness */
.blog-rich-content table,
.rich-text table {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

.blog-rich-content pre,
.blog-rich-content code {
  white-space: pre-wrap;
  word-break: break-word;
}

/* Small mobile devices (iPhone SE, Galaxy S, 320px - 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .section-padding {
    padding: 48px 0;
  }

  .container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 8.5vw, 2.5rem);
  }

  .editorial-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 7vw, 2.25rem);
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .btn-primary, .btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .cta-circle-wrap .btn-primary,
  .cta-circle-wrap .btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .contact-form-box {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .header-nav {
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
  }

  .logo img {
    width: 120px !important;
    height: 65px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   --- 3D Interactive Grid & Luxury Fit Cards ---
   ========================================================================== */
.grid-3d-wrapper {
  perspective: 1200px;
}

.grid-3d {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  perspective: 1200px;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .grid-3d {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .grid-3d {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .grid-3d {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

.card-3d-wrap {
  perspective: 1000px;
  perspective-origin: 50% 50%;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 6px;
  position: relative;
}

.card-3d {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff 0%, #f9fbfd 100%);
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.14);
  text-decoration: none;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transform: rotateX(0deg) rotateY(0deg) translateZ(0px) translateY(0px);
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 
    0 12px 28px -6px rgba(7, 28, 45, 0.09),
    0 4px 12px -2px rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.05);
}

/* Floating 3D Ground Shadow */
.card-3d-shadow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 14px;
  bottom: -18px;
  border-radius: 26px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(7, 28, 45, 0.45) 0%, rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.2) 55%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(16px);
  transform: translateZ(-40px);
  opacity: 0.35;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

.card-3d-wrap:hover .card-3d-shadow {
  opacity: 0.85;
  filter: blur(22px);
  transform: translateZ(-60px) translateY(12px) scale(0.92);
}

.card-3d-wrap:hover .card-3d {
  border-color: rgba(58, 130, 196, 0.65);
  box-shadow: 
    0 32px 70px -15px rgba(7, 28, 45, 0.28), 
    0 16px 32px -8px rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.2);
}

/* Dynamic Glare Specular Lighting Layer */
.card-3d-glare {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) 0%, transparent 65%);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 20;
  transform: translateZ(10px);
}

.card-3d-wrap:hover .card-3d-glare {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Top Badge Bar inside 3D Card (Elevated in 3D) */
.card-3d-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 20px 12px;
  transform: translateZ(55px);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.card-3d-wrap:hover .card-3d-top {
  transform: translateZ(65px);
}

.card-3d-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--deep-denim);
  background: rgba(220, 234, 244, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.18);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.08);
}

.card-3d-arrow-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.14);
  color: var(--deep-denim);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transform: translateZ(20px);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.card-3d-wrap:hover .card-3d-arrow-btn {
  background: var(--deep-denim);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateZ(40px) rotate(45deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.45);
}

/* Image Canvas & Stage (Elevated in 3D) */
.card-3d-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: calc(100% - 24px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #ffffff 0%, #edf3f8 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transform: translateZ(40px);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(7, 28, 45, 0.1);
}

.card-3d-wrap:hover .card-3d-stage {
  transform: translateZ(55px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(7, 28, 45, 0.2);
}

.card-3d-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.card-3d-wrap:hover .card-3d-img {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

/* Bottom Card Body Deck (Highest 3D Layer) */
.card-3d-footer {
  padding: 18px 20px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-grow: 1;
  transform: translateZ(60px);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.card-3d-wrap:hover .card-3d-footer {
  transform: translateZ(75px);
}

.card-3d-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.card-3d-wrap:hover .card-3d-title {
  color: var(--deep-denim);
}

.card-3d-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(7, 28, 45, 0.6);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.card-3d-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.16);
}

.card-3d-action-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--medium-denim);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.card-3d-wrap:hover .card-3d-action-text {
  color: var(--deep-denim);
  gap: 10px;
}

.card-3d-badge-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--medium-denim);
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.14);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

/* =========================================================
   GLOBAL 3D CARD ENHANCEMENTS (About, Values, Steps, Blogs)
   ========================================================= */

.value-card,
.mission-cards-grid > div,
.pl-steps-grid > div,
.article-nav-card,
.related-blog-card {
  position: relative;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
  perspective: 1000px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Elevated internal icons for value-card & steps */
.value-card > div:first-child,
.pl-steps-grid > div > div:nth-child(2) {
  transform: translateZ(35px);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.value-card:hover > div:first-child,
.pl-steps-grid > div:hover > div:nth-child(2) {
  transform: translateZ(48px) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.25);
}

.value-card h3,
.mission-cards-grid > div h4,
.pl-steps-grid > div h3 {
  transform: translateZ(25px);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.value-card p,
.mission-cards-grid > div p,
.pl-steps-grid > div p {
  transform: translateZ(15px);
}

.mission-cards-grid > div > div:first-child {
  transform: translateZ(35px);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.mission-cards-grid > div:hover > div:first-child {
  transform: translateZ(50px) scale(1.08);
}

.pl-partner-card {
  position: relative;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
  perspective: 1000px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.pl-partner-card > div:nth-child(2) {
  transform: translateZ(35px);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.pl-partner-card:hover > div:nth-child(2) {
  transform: translateZ(48px) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(18, 59, 99, 0.25);
}

.pl-partner-card h3 {
  transform: translateZ(25px);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.pl-partner-card p {
  transform: translateZ(15px);
}