Capsule Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Mohair with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
Source:Old Fashioned Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Mohair with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
A Dance School approached us to develop a capsule old fashioned swimming cap around a single idea: mother-of-pearl buttons, executed in mohair. The capsule was destined for Nigeria 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Capsule Old Fashioned Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Dance School |
| Market | Nigeria |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Mohair |
| Signature detail | Mother-of-Pearl Buttons |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| 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.
- 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.
- Mother-of-Pearl Buttons 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Dance 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.
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