Designer Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit in Organza with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit /
Time:2026-09-30
Designer Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit in Organza with Gathered Sleeves
A Yoga Retreat Brand approached us to develop a designer neoprene surfing wetsuit around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in organza. The capsule was destined for New Zealand 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Designer Neoprene Surfing Wetsuit |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Yoga Retreat Brand |
| Market | New Zealand |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Organza |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| 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.
- Organza 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.
- Gathered Sleeves 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 a Yoga Retreat 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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