Contemporary Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Mohair with Fringe Trim
Source:Old Fashioned Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Contemporary Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Mohair with Fringe Trim
A Surf School approached us to develop a contemporary old fashioned swimming cap around a single idea: fringe trim, executed in mohair. The capsule was destined for Norway and needed contemporary 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Contemporary Old Fashioned Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Surf School |
| Market | Norway |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Mohair |
| Signature detail | Fringe Trim |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Mohair 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% 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.
