Elevated Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit in Sequined Knit with Fringe Trim
Source:Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit in Sequined Knit with Fringe Trim
A Dance School approached us to develop a elevated neoprene surfing wetsuit around a single idea: fringe trim, executed in sequined knit. 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Dance School |
| Market | Italy |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Sequined Knit |
| Signature detail | Fringe Trim |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| 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.
- Sequined Knit 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.
- 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Dance School launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not machines.
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