Bohemian Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Ribbed Jersey with Open Back
Source:Old Fashioned Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Bohemian Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Ribbed Jersey with Open Back
A Dance School approached us to develop a bohemian old fashioned swimming cap around a single idea: open back, executed in ribbed jersey. The capsule was destined for France and needed bohemian 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Bohemian Old Fashioned Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Dance School |
| Market | France |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Ribbed Jersey |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| 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.
- Ribbed Jersey 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.
- Open Back 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Dance School 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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