Designer Latex Swimming Cap in Merino Wool with Bow Detail
Source:Latex Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Designer Latex Swimming Cap in Merino Wool with Bow Detail
A Trade Show Exhibitor approached us to develop a designer latex swimming cap around a single idea: bow detail, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Norway 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Designer Latex Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Trade Show Exhibitor |
| Market | Norway |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Bow Detail |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Merino Wool 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.
- Bow Detail 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Trade Show Exhibitor 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.
