Avant-Garde Latex Swimming Cap in Genuine Leather with Asymmetric Closure
Avant-Garde Latex Swimming Cap in Genuine Leather with Asymmetric Closure
A Uniform Supplier approached us to develop a avant-garde latex swimming cap around a single idea: asymmetric closure, executed in genuine leather. The capsule was destined for India and needed avant-garde 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes

What we specified
| Product | Avant-Garde Latex Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Uniform Supplier |
| Market | India |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Signature detail | Asymmetric Closure |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Genuine Leather 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.
- Asymmetric Closure 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Uniform Supplier 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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.



