Case Study: Custom Eco-Friendly Wetsuit for a Shopify DTC Brand in Morocco
Source:Eco-Friendly Wetsuit /
Time:2026-09-18
Eco-Friendly Wetsuit for a Shopify DTC Brand in Morocco
A Shopify DTC Brand approached us with a eco-friendly wetsuit requirement for Morocco. The brief was specific: a defined look, a hard launch date and a unit cost that had to survive shipping and duty. This case study records what was specified, what went wrong in sampling and how the bulk order was delivered.
The challenge
- Unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing
- Minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb
- Inconsistent sizing between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Eco-Friendly Wetsuit |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Shopify DTC Brand |
| Market | Morocco |
| Order volume | 1,200 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base fabric | Hemp |
| Decoration | Puff Printing |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Hemp and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Puff Printing after strike-off tests showed better wash durability.
- A pre-production sample was approved and retained as the golden reference.
- Production ran with in-line inspection and a mid-run photo report.
- Cartons were packed to the client's own barcode and size ratio specification.
Result
- 1,200 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the original quotation.
- Return rate linked to fit or workmanship stayed under 1.5%.
- The specification is now on file, so reorders reproduce the approved sample.
What we would repeat
Fix the size ratio early. Changing the ratio after cutting starts is the single most expensive change a client can request.
Planning something similar?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
