Effortless Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard in Cashmere with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard /
Time:2026-09-30
Effortless Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard in Cashmere with Gathered Sleeves
A Department Store Buyer approached us to develop a effortless quick dry surf rash guard around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for Colombia and needed effortless 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Effortless Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Department Store Buyer |
| Market | Colombia |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Cashmere 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.
- 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Department Store Buyer 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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