Editorial Latex Swimming Cap in Sequined Knit with Padded Shoulder
Source:Latex Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Latex Swimming Cap in Sequined Knit with Padded Shoulder
A Shopify DTC Brand approached us to develop a editorial latex swimming cap around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in sequined knit. The capsule was destined for Austria and needed editorial 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Latex Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Shopify DTC Brand |
| Market | Austria |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Sequined Knit |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Sequined Knit 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.
- Padded Shoulder 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Shopify DTC Brand launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
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