Statement Eco-Friendly Wetsuit in Tencel with Hand-Finished Hem
Source:Eco-Friendly Wetsuit /
Time:2026-09-30
Statement Eco-Friendly Wetsuit in Tencel with Hand-Finished Hem
A Bridal Studio approached us to develop a statement eco-friendly wetsuit around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Japan and needed statement 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Statement Eco-Friendly Wetsuit |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Bridal Studio |
| Market | Japan |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Tencel was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The eco-friendly wetsuit was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Hand-Finished Hem 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Bridal Studio 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
