Modern Latex Swimming Cap in Crochet with Raw-Edge Detailing
Source:Latex Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Modern Latex Swimming Cap in Crochet with Raw-Edge Detailing
A Surf School approached us to develop a modern latex swimming cap around a single idea: raw-edge detailing, executed in crochet. The capsule was destined for Finland and needed modern 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Modern Latex Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Surf School |
| Market | Finland |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Crochet |
| Signature detail | Raw-Edge Detailing |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Crochet 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Surf School 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.
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