Modern Latex Swimming Cap in Merino Wool with Feather Trim
Source:Latex Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Modern Latex Swimming Cap in Merino Wool with Feather Trim
A Cycling Team approached us to develop a modern latex swimming cap around a single idea: feather trim, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Italy and needed modern 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Modern Latex Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cycling Team |
| Market | Italy |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Feather Trim |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Merino Wool 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.
- Feather Trim 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cycling Team 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.
