Minimalist Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in boucle with Fringe Trim
Minimalist Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in boucle with Fringe Trim
A Security Company approached us to develop a minimalist old fashioned swimming cap around a single idea: fringe trim, executed in boucle. The capsule was destined for Sweden and needed minimalist 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window

What we specified
| Product | Minimalist Old Fashioned Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Security Company |
| Market | Sweden |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | boucle |
| Signature detail | Fringe Trim |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- boucle 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.
- Fringe 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Security Company 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.

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