Chic Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Crochet with Covered Buttons
Source:Old Fashioned Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Chic Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Crochet with Covered Buttons
A Military Supply Unit approached us to develop a chic old fashioned swimming cap around a single idea: covered buttons, executed in crochet. The capsule was destined for Norway and needed chic 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Chic Old Fashioned Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Military Supply Unit |
| Market | Norway |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Crochet |
| Signature detail | Covered Buttons |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Crochet 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.
- Covered Buttons 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Military Supply Unit launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
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.
