Capsule Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Cupro with Monogram Hardware
Source:Old Fashioned Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Cupro with Monogram Hardware
A Hospital Group approached us to develop a capsule old fashioned swimming cap around a single idea: monogram hardware, executed in cupro. The capsule was destined for Austria 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Capsule Old Fashioned Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Hospital Group |
| Market | Austria |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Cupro |
| Signature detail | Monogram Hardware |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Cupro 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.
- Monogram Hardware 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Hospital Group 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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
