Luxe Latex Swimming Cap in Suede with Tonal Embroidery
Source:Latex Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Luxe Latex Swimming Cap in Suede with Tonal Embroidery
A National Retail Chain approached us to develop a luxe latex swimming cap around a single idea: tonal embroidery, executed in suede. The capsule was destined for Ireland and needed luxe 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Luxe Latex Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A National Retail Chain |
| Market | Ireland |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Suede |
| Signature detail | Tonal Embroidery |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Suede 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.
- Tonal Embroidery 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a National Retail 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.
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