Designer Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit in Suede with Open Back
Source:Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit /
Time:2026-09-30
Designer Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit in Suede with Open Back
An Event Management Company approached us to develop a designer neoprene surfing wetsuit around a single idea: open back, executed in suede. The capsule was destined for Finland 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Designer Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Event Management Company |
| Market | Finland |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Suede |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- Suede 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.
- Open Back 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The an Event Management Company 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
