Bohemian Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Sequined Knit with Feather Trim
Source:Old Fashioned Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Bohemian Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Sequined Knit with Feather Trim
A Surf School approached us to develop a bohemian old fashioned swimming cap around a single idea: feather trim, executed in sequined knit. The capsule was destined for Finland and needed bohemian 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Bohemian Old Fashioned Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Surf School |
| Market | Finland |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Sequined Knit |
| Signature detail | Feather Trim |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Sequined Knit was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The old fashioned swimming cap was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Feather Trim 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Surf School 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.
