Luxe Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit in Washed Linen with Fringe Trim
Source:Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit /
Time:2026-09-30
Luxe Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit in Washed Linen with Fringe Trim
A National Retail Chain approached us to develop a luxe neoprene surfing wetsuit around a single idea: fringe trim, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for Japan and needed luxe 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Luxe Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit |
|---|---|
| Client type | A National Retail Chain |
| Market | Japan |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Fringe Trim |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a National Retail Chain 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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