Chic Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard in Genuine Leather with Asymmetric Closure
Source:Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard /
Time:2026-09-30
Chic Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard in Genuine Leather with Asymmetric Closure
A Cycling Team approached us to develop a chic quick dry surf rash guard around a single idea: asymmetric closure, executed in genuine leather. The capsule was destined for Finland and needed chic 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Chic Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cycling Team |
| Market | Finland |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Signature detail | Asymmetric Closure |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Genuine Leather 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.
- Asymmetric Closure 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cycling Team 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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