Editorial Latex Swimming Cap in Organic Denim with Delicate Pleating
Source:Latex Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Latex Swimming Cap in Organic Denim with Delicate Pleating
A Wholesale Distributor approached us to develop a editorial latex swimming cap around a single idea: delicate pleating, executed in organic denim. The capsule was destined for Hong Kong and needed editorial 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Latex Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Wholesale Distributor |
| Market | Hong Kong |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Organic Denim |
| Signature detail | Delicate Pleating |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Organic Denim 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 Wholesale Distributor 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
