Designer Swimwear Men Board Short in Tulle with Padded Shoulder
Source:Swimwear Men Board Short /
Time:2026-09-30
Designer Swimwear Men Board Short in Tulle with Padded Shoulder
A Cruise Line approached us to develop a designer swimwear men board short around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in tulle. The capsule was destined for New Zealand and needed designer 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Designer Swimwear Men Board Short |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cruise Line |
| Market | New Zealand |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Tulle |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Tulle was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The swimwear men board short was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Padded Shoulder 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cruise Line 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.
