Designer Latex Swimming Cap in Cashmere with Sculptural Draping
Source:Latex Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Designer Latex Swimming Cap in Cashmere with Sculptural Draping
A Professional Sports Club approached us to develop a designer latex swimming cap around a single idea: sculptural draping, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for Argentina and needed designer 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Designer Latex Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Professional Sports Club |
| Market | Argentina |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | Sculptural Draping |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- Cashmere 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.
- Sculptural Draping 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 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Professional Sports Club 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.
