Modern Latex Swimming Cap in Metallic Thread with Delicate Pleating
Source:Latex Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Modern Latex Swimming Cap in Metallic Thread with Delicate Pleating
A Restaurant Chain approached us to develop a modern latex swimming cap around a single idea: delicate pleating, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for Canada 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Modern Latex Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Restaurant Chain |
| Market | Canada |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Delicate Pleating |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Metallic Thread 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Restaurant Chain launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
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