Contemporary Latex Swimming Cap in Cashmere with Delicate Pleating
Source:Latex Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Contemporary Latex Swimming Cap in Cashmere with Delicate Pleating
A Hospital Group approached us to develop a contemporary latex swimming cap around a single idea: delicate pleating, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for Colombia and needed contemporary 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Contemporary Latex Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Hospital Group |
| Market | Colombia |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | Delicate Pleating |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Cashmere 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.
- Delicate Pleating 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Hospital Group 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?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
