Elevated Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit in boucle with Padded Shoulder
Source:Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit in boucle with Padded Shoulder
A Surf School approached us to develop a elevated neoprene surfing wetsuit around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in boucle. The capsule was destined for Italy 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
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Surf School |
| Market | Italy |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | boucle |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- boucle 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.
- Padded Shoulder 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 Surf School 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.
