Effortless Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Velvet with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Old Fashioned Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Effortless Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Velvet with Gathered Sleeves
A Corporate Procurement Team approached us to develop a effortless old fashioned swimming cap around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in velvet. The capsule was destined for Poland and needed effortless 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Effortless Old Fashioned Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Corporate Procurement Team |
| Market | Poland |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Velvet |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Velvet 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.
- Gathered Sleeves 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 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Corporate Procurement Team 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.
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