Sculptural Latex Swimming Cap in Metallic Thread with Open Back
Source:Latex Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Latex Swimming Cap in Metallic Thread with Open Back
A Trade Show Exhibitor approached us to develop a sculptural latex swimming cap around a single idea: open back, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for Ireland 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Latex Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Trade Show Exhibitor |
| Market | Ireland |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- 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.
- Open Back 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 6-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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
