Designer Latex Swimming Cap in Genuine Leather with Bow Detail
Source:Latex Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Designer Latex Swimming Cap in Genuine Leather with Bow Detail
A Gym Chain approached us to develop a designer latex swimming cap around a single idea: bow detail, executed in genuine leather. The capsule was destined for Ukraine and needed designer 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Designer Latex Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Gym Chain |
| Market | Ukraine |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Signature detail | Bow Detail |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Genuine Leather 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.
- Bow Detail 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Gym Chain launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Approve the hand feel on the actual bulk fabric — proto cloth always behaves differently.
Planning a similar capsule?
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