Modern Latex Swimming Cap in Cupro with Hand-Finished Hem
Source:Latex Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Modern Latex Swimming Cap in Cupro with Hand-Finished Hem
A National Retail Chain approached us to develop a modern latex swimming cap around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in cupro. The capsule was destined for Switzerland 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- 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 National Retail Chain |
| Market | Switzerland |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Cupro |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Cupro 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.
- Hand-Finished Hem 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% 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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