Effortless Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Tulle with Monogram Hardware
Source:Old Fashioned Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Effortless Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Tulle with Monogram Hardware
A Hotel Group approached us to develop a effortless old fashioned swimming cap around a single idea: monogram hardware, executed in tulle. The capsule was destined for France 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Effortless Old Fashioned Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Hotel Group |
| Market | France |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Tulle |
| Signature detail | Monogram Hardware |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- Tulle 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Hotel Group 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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