Chic Latex Swimming Cap in Suede with Hand-Finished Hem
Source:Latex Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Chic Latex Swimming Cap in Suede with Hand-Finished Hem
A Trade Show Exhibitor approached us to develop a chic latex swimming cap around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in suede. The capsule was destined for Malaysia and needed chic 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Chic Latex Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Trade Show Exhibitor |
| Market | Malaysia |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Suede |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Trade Show Exhibitor 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?
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