Sculptural Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Crochet with Covered Buttons
Source:Old Fashioned Swimming Cap /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Old Fashioned Swimming Cap in Crochet with Covered Buttons
A Cruise Line approached us to develop a sculptural old fashioned swimming cap around a single idea: covered buttons, executed in crochet. The capsule was destined for New Zealand and needed sculptural 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Old Fashioned Swimming Cap |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cruise Line |
| Market | New Zealand |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Crochet |
| Signature detail | Covered Buttons |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| 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.
- Crochet 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.
- Covered 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cruise Line 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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