Contemporary Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit in Genuine Leather with Fringe Trim
Contemporary Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit in Genuine Leather with Fringe Trim
A Security Company approached us to develop a contemporary neoprene surfing wetsuit around a single idea: fringe trim, executed in genuine leather. The capsule was destined for Colombia and needed contemporary 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Delivery missed the collection launch window

What we specified
| Product | Contemporary Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Security Company |
| Market | Colombia |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Signature detail | Fringe Trim |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Genuine Leather 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Security 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.

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