Statement Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard in Tencel with Delicate Pleating
Source:Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard /
Time:2026-09-30
Statement Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard in Tencel with Delicate Pleating
A Golf Club approached us to develop a statement quick dry surf rash guard around a single idea: delicate pleating, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Nigeria and needed statement 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Statement Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Golf Club |
| Market | Nigeria |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Delicate Pleating |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| 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.
- Tencel was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The quick dry surf rash guard was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Delicate Pleating 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 Golf Club 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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