Effortless Latex Swimming Cap in Suede with Draped Neckline
Effortless Latex Swimming Cap in Suede with Draped Neckline
A Department Store Buyer approached us to develop a effortless latex swimming cap around a single idea: draped neckline, executed in suede. The capsule was destined for the Philippines 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes

What we specified
| Product | Effortless Latex Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Department Store Buyer |
| Market | the Philippines |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Suede |
| Signature detail | Draped Neckline |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Suede 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.
- Draped Neckline 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Department Store Buyer 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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.



