Avant-Garde Latex Swimming Cap in Velvet with Asymmetric Closure
Source:Latex Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Avant-Garde Latex Swimming Cap in Velvet with Asymmetric Closure
A Dance School approached us to develop a avant-garde latex swimming cap around a single idea: asymmetric closure, executed in velvet. The capsule was destined for Chile and needed avant-garde 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Avant-Garde Latex Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Dance School |
| Market | Chile |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Velvet |
| Signature detail | Asymmetric Closure |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Velvet 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.
- Asymmetric Closure 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Dance School 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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
