Case Study: Custom Latex Swimming Cap for a Private Clinic in Japan
Source:Latex Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-18
Latex Swimming Cap for a Private Clinic in Japan
A Private Clinic approached us with a latex swimming cap requirement for Japan. The brief was specific: a defined look, a hard launch date and a unit cost that had to survive shipping and duty. This case study records what was specified, what went wrong in sampling and how the bulk order was delivered.
The challenge
- Suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid
- Unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing
- Long lead times that miss the selling season
What we specified
| Product | Latex Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Private Clinic |
| Market | Japan |
| Order volume | 8,000 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base fabric | Georgette |
| Decoration | Chain Stitch Embroidery |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Georgette and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Chain Stitch Embroidery after strike-off tests showed better wash durability.
- A pre-production sample was approved and retained as the golden reference.
- Production ran with in-line inspection and a mid-run photo report.
- Cartons were packed to the client's own barcode and size ratio specification.
Result
- 8,000 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the original quotation.
- Return rate linked to fit or workmanship stayed under 0.5%.
- The specification is now on file, so reorders reproduce the approved sample.
What we would repeat
Approve a pre-production sample from the actual bulk fabric. Proto cloth behaves differently in cutting and washing.
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