Chic Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Tencel with Padded Shoulder
Source:Old Fashioned Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Chic Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Tencel with Padded Shoulder
A Bridal Studio approached us to develop a chic old fashioned swimming cap around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Ukraine 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Chic Old Fashioned Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Bridal Studio |
| Market | Ukraine |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| 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.
- Tencel 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.
- Padded Shoulder 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Bridal Studio 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?
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