Chic Eco-Friendly Wetsuit in Metallic Thread with Monogram Hardware

Chic Eco-Friendly Wetsuit in Metallic Thread with Monogram Hardware

A Streetwear Collective approached us to develop a chic eco-friendly wetsuit around a single idea: monogram hardware, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for New Zealand and needed chic 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

• Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
• Delivery missed the collection launch window
• The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes

What we specified

How it was built

1. Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
2. Metallic Thread was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
3. The eco-friendly wetsuit was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
4. Monogram Hardware was applied in a controlled process to keep every piece consistent.
5. Bulk ran with in-line inspection; a photo report was shared before shipment.

Result

• 900 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
• Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
• The a Streetwear Collective 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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