Bohemian Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard in Sequined Knit with Crystal Embellishment

Bohemian Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard in Sequined Knit with Crystal Embellishment

An Influencer-Led Brand approached us to develop a bohemian quick dry surf rash guard around a single idea: crystal embellishment, executed in sequined knit. The capsule was destined for the United Kingdom and needed bohemian 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

• Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
• The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
• The sample did not match the runway reference

What we specified

How it was built

1. Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
2. Sequined Knit was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
3. The quick dry surf rash guard was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
4. Crystal Embellishment 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

• 900 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
• Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
• The an Influencer-Led Brand 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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