Contemporary Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit in Velvet with Sculptural Draping
Source:Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit /
Time:2026-09-30
Contemporary Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit in Velvet with Sculptural Draping
A Railway Operator approached us to develop a contemporary neoprene surfing wetsuit around a single idea: sculptural draping, executed in velvet. The capsule was destined for Australia and needed contemporary 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 | Contemporary Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Railway Operator |
| Market | Australia |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Velvet |
| Signature detail | Sculptural Draping |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
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 neoprene surfing wetsuit was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Sculptural Draping 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 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Railway Operator 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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