Editorial Eco-Friendly Wetsuit in Suede with Hand-Finished Hem
Source:Eco-Friendly Wetsuit /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Eco-Friendly Wetsuit in Suede with Hand-Finished Hem
A Professional Sports Club approached us to develop a editorial eco-friendly wetsuit around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in suede. The capsule was destined for Australia and needed editorial 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Eco-Friendly Wetsuit |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Professional Sports Club |
| Market | Australia |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Suede |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Professional Sports Club 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.
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