Romantic Latex Swimming Cap in boucle with Raw-Edge Detailing
Source:Latex Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Romantic Latex Swimming Cap in boucle with Raw-Edge Detailing
A Railway Operator approached us to develop a romantic latex swimming cap around a single idea: raw-edge detailing, executed in boucle. The capsule was destined for Turkey and needed romantic 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Romantic Latex Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Railway Operator |
| Market | Turkey |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | boucle |
| Signature detail | Raw-Edge Detailing |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- boucle was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The latex swimming cap was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Raw-Edge Detailing 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Railway Operator 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
