Chic Eco-Friendly Wetsuit in Genuine Leather with High-Low Hem
Source:Eco-Friendly Wetsuit /
Time:2026-09-30
Chic Eco-Friendly Wetsuit in Genuine Leather with High-Low Hem
A Shopify DTC Brand approached us to develop a chic eco-friendly wetsuit around a single idea: high-low hem, executed in genuine leather. 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Chic Eco-Friendly Wetsuit |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Shopify DTC Brand |
| Market | New Zealand |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Signature detail | High-Low Hem |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| 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.
- Genuine Leather 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.
- High-Low 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Shopify DTC Brand 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.
