Modern Upf Protection Modest Swimwear in Metallic Thread with Lace Inset
Modern Upf Protection Modest Swimwear in Metallic Thread with Lace Inset
A Shopify DTC Brand approached us to develop a modern upf protection modest swimwear around a single idea: lace inset, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for the United States and needed modern 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Delivery missed the collection launch window

What we specified
| Product | Modern Upf Protection Modest Swimwear |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Shopify DTC Brand |
| Market | the United States |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Lace Inset |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Metallic Thread was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The upf protection modest swimwear was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Lace Inset 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 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Shopify DTC Brand 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.



