Avant-Garde Latex Swimming Cap in Cupro with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Latex Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Avant-Garde Latex Swimming Cap in Cupro with Gathered Sleeves
A Uniform Supplier approached us to develop a avant-garde latex swimming cap around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in cupro. The capsule was destined for Chile and needed avant-garde 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Avant-Garde Latex Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Uniform Supplier |
| Market | Chile |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Cupro |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Cupro 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.
- Gathered Sleeves 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Uniform Supplier 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?
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.
