Tailored Thong Competition Swimsuit in Washed Linen with Raw-Edge Detailing
Tailored Thong Competition Swimsuit in Washed Linen with Raw-Edge Detailing
An Event Management Company approached us to develop a tailored thong competition swimsuit around a single idea: raw-edge detailing, executed in washed linen. The capsule was destined for Nigeria and needed tailored 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The sample did not match the runway reference

What we specified
| Product | Tailored Thong Competition Swimsuit |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Event Management Company |
| Market | Nigeria |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Washed Linen |
| Signature detail | Raw-Edge Detailing |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- Washed Linen was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The thong competition swimsuit was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Raw-Edge Detailing 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The an Event Management Company 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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.



