Effortless Latex Swimming Cap in boucle with Raw-Edge Detailing
Source:Latex Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Effortless Latex Swimming Cap in boucle with Raw-Edge Detailing
A Restaurant Chain approached us to develop a effortless latex swimming cap around a single idea: raw-edge detailing, executed in boucle. The capsule was destined for the United Kingdom and needed effortless 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Effortless Latex Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Restaurant Chain |
| Market | the United Kingdom |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | boucle |
| Signature detail | Raw-Edge Detailing |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| 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.
- boucle 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.
- Raw-Edge Detailing 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Restaurant Chain 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.
