Elevated Latex Swimming Cap in Mohair with Padded Shoulder
Source:Latex Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated Latex Swimming Cap in Mohair with Padded Shoulder
A University Athletic Department approached us to develop a elevated latex swimming cap around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in mohair. The capsule was destined for Canada and needed elevated 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Latex Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A University Athletic Department |
| Market | Canada |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Mohair |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Mohair 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a University Athletic Department 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.
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