Elevated Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Satin with Sculptural Draping
Source:Old Fashioned Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Satin with Sculptural Draping
A Trade Show Exhibitor approached us to develop a elevated old fashioned swimming cap around a single idea: sculptural draping, executed in satin. The capsule was destined for Mexico and needed elevated 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Old Fashioned Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Trade Show Exhibitor |
| Market | Mexico |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Satin |
| Signature detail | Sculptural Draping |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Satin 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.
- Sculptural Draping 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 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Trade Show Exhibitor 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.
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