Sculptural Latex Swimming Cap in Metallic Thread with Cut-Out Detail
Source:Latex Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Latex Swimming Cap in Metallic Thread with Cut-Out Detail
A Hospital Group approached us to develop a sculptural latex swimming cap around a single idea: cut-out detail, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for New Zealand and needed sculptural 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Latex Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Hospital Group |
| Market | New Zealand |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Cut-Out Detail |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| 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.
- Cut-Out Detail 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Hospital Group 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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