Boutique Latex Swimming Cap in Ribbed Jersey with Padded Shoulder
Source:Latex Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Boutique Latex Swimming Cap in Ribbed Jersey with Padded Shoulder
A Department Store Buyer approached us to develop a boutique latex swimming cap around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in ribbed jersey. The capsule was destined for Mexico and needed boutique 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Boutique Latex Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Department Store Buyer |
| Market | Mexico |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Ribbed Jersey |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| 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.
- Ribbed Jersey 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Department Store Buyer 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?
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.
