Parisian Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit in Velvet with Gathered Sleeves

Parisian Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit in Velvet with Gathered Sleeves

A Boutique Fitness Studio approached us to develop a parisian neoprene surfing wetsuit around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in velvet. The capsule was destined for Thailand and needed parisian 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
• The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
• Fabric hand feel changed between production runs

What we specified

How it was built

1. Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
2. Velvet was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
3. The neoprene surfing wetsuit was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
4. Gathered Sleeves was applied in a controlled process to keep every piece consistent.
5. Bulk ran with in-line inspection; a photo report was shared before shipment.

Result

• 400 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
• Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
• The a Boutique Fitness Studio 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.

Planning a similar capsule?

Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.