Boutique Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard in Silk with Contrast Topstitching
Source:Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard /
Time:2026-09-30
Boutique Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard in Silk with Contrast Topstitching
A Brewery and Taproom approached us to develop a boutique quick dry surf rash guard around a single idea: contrast topstitching, executed in silk. The capsule was destined for Brazil and needed boutique 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Boutique Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Brewery and Taproom |
| Market | Brazil |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Silk |
| Signature detail | Contrast Topstitching |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Silk 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.
- Contrast Topstitching 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Brewery and Taproom 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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