Contemporary Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard in Satin with Feather Trim
Source:Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard /
Time:2026-09-30
Contemporary Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard in Satin with Feather Trim
A Streetwear Collective approached us to develop a contemporary quick dry surf rash guard around a single idea: feather trim, executed in satin. The capsule was destined for Ireland and needed contemporary 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Contemporary Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Streetwear Collective |
| Market | Ireland |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Satin |
| Signature detail | Feather Trim |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Satin 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.
- Feather Trim 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Streetwear Collective 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
