Designer Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit in Merino Wool with Feather Trim
Source:Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit /
Time:2026-09-30
Designer Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit in Merino Wool with Feather Trim
An Independent Boutique Brand approached us to develop a designer neoprene surfing wetsuit around a single idea: feather trim, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Hong Kong and needed designer 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Designer Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Independent Boutique Brand |
| Market | Hong Kong |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Feather Trim |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Merino Wool 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.
- Feather 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The an Independent Boutique Brand 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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