Effortless Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard in Sequined Knit with Open Back

Effortless Quick Dry Surf Rash Guard in Sequined Knit with Open Back

A Military Supply Unit approached us to develop a effortless quick dry surf rash guard around a single idea: open back, executed in sequined knit. The capsule was destined for Saudi Arabia 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

• The sample did not match the runway reference
• Decoration durability failed after two washes
• Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point

What we specified

How it was built

1. Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
2. Sequined Knit was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
3. The quick dry surf rash guard was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
4. Open Back was applied in a controlled process to keep every piece consistent.
5. 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 1.5% of the approved quotation.
• The a Military Supply Unit 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.

Planning a similar capsule?

Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.