Elevated Eco-Friendly Wetsuit in Velvet with Fringe Trim
Source:Eco-Friendly Wetsuit /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated Eco-Friendly Wetsuit in Velvet with Fringe Trim
A Dance School approached us to develop a elevated eco-friendly wetsuit around a single idea: fringe trim, executed in velvet. The capsule was destined for South Africa and needed elevated 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Eco-Friendly Wetsuit |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Dance School |
| Market | South Africa |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Velvet |
| Signature detail | Fringe Trim |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Velvet 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.
- Fringe Trim 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Dance School 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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