Capsule Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard in Tencel with Hand-Finished Hem
Source:Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard /
Time:2026-09-30
Capsule Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard in Tencel with Hand-Finished Hem
A Fast-Growing Startup Label approached us to develop a capsule quick dry surf rash guard around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for Italy and needed capsule 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Capsule Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Fast-Growing Startup Label |
| Market | Italy |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
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.
- Hand-Finished Hem 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Fast-Growing Startup Label 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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