Sculptural Latex Swimming Cap in Metallic Thread with Smocked Panel
Source:Latex Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Latex Swimming Cap in Metallic Thread with Smocked Panel
A Brewery and Taproom approached us to develop a sculptural latex swimming cap around a single idea: smocked panel, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for Colombia and needed sculptural 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Latex Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Brewery and Taproom |
| Market | Colombia |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Smocked Panel |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Metallic Thread 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.
- Smocked Panel 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Brewery and Taproom launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not machines.
Planning a similar capsule?
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