Minimalist Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard in Mohair with Open Back
Source:Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard /
Time:2026-09-30
Minimalist Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard in Mohair with Open Back
A Marathon Organizer approached us to develop a minimalist quick dry surf rash guard around a single idea: open back, executed in mohair. The capsule was destined for Kenya and needed minimalist 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Minimalist Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Marathon Organizer |
| Market | Kenya |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Mohair |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Mohair 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.
- Open Back 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Marathon Organizer 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
