Avant-Garde Eco-Friendly Wetsuit in Suede with Lace Inset
Source:Eco-Friendly Wetsuit /
Time:2026-09-30
Avant-Garde Eco-Friendly Wetsuit in Suede with Lace Inset
A Trade Show Exhibitor approached us to develop a avant-garde eco-friendly wetsuit around a single idea: lace inset, executed in suede. The capsule was destined for Germany and needed avant-garde 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 sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Avant-Garde Eco-Friendly Wetsuit |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Trade Show Exhibitor |
| Market | Germany |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Suede |
| Signature detail | Lace Inset |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Suede 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.
- Lace Inset 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
