Capsule Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Silk with Lace Inset
Source:Old Fashioned Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Silk with Lace Inset
A Manufacturing Plant approached us to develop a capsule old fashioned swimming cap around a single idea: lace inset, executed in silk. The capsule was destined for Taiwan and needed capsule 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Capsule Old Fashioned Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Manufacturing Plant |
| Market | Taiwan |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Silk |
| Signature detail | Lace Inset |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| 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.
- Silk 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.
- Lace Inset 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Manufacturing Plant 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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
