Runway-Inspired Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit in Washed Linen with Cut-Out Detail
Source:Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit /
Time:2026-09-30
Runway-Inspired Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit in Washed Linen with Cut-Out Detail
A Wholesale Distributor approached us to develop a runway-inspired neoprene surfing wetsuit around a single idea: cut-out detail, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for Hong Kong and needed runway-inspired 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Runway-Inspired Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Wholesale Distributor |
| Market | Hong Kong |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Cut-Out Detail |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Washed Linen 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.
- Cut-Out Detail 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Wholesale Distributor 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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