Designer Latex Swimming Cap in Tencel with High-Low Hem
Source:Latex Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Designer Latex Swimming Cap in Tencel with High-Low Hem
A National Retail Chain approached us to develop a designer latex swimming cap around a single idea: high-low hem, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Ireland 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 sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Designer Latex Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A National Retail Chain |
| Market | Ireland |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | High-Low Hem |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Tencel 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.
- High-Low Hem 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a National Retail Chain 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?
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.
