Revenue Growth
$1M
$50M
Elevated
Product
Development
Refined
Fit & Fabric
Innovation
Strengthened
Brand
Consistency
NIKBEN is a contemporary swim and resort wear brand known for its bold personality, refined craftsmanship, and Scandinavian sensibility.
Founded in Sweden, the brand captures the essence of effortless leisure, merging playfulness with precision, and creativity with craftsmanship.
Their collections are designed for the modern traveler: confident, expressive, and unapologetically individual.
The CHALLENGE
As NIKBEN expanded its presence across global markets, the brand sought to refine its product quality and ensure consistency across collections.
They needed a development partner capable of managing technical updates, improving fit, and enhancing fabric quality, all while preserving the distinct creative DNA that sets NIKBEN apart.
Our approach
Apparel Labs collaborated with NIKBEN to bring a higher level of technical precision and development structure to their design process.
Fabric Innovation: Researched and sourced performance-based swim fabrics offering superior durability, stretch recovery, and colorfastness.
Fit & Pattern Refinement: Updated core patterns to achieve improved comfort and a more refined silhouette across men’s and women’s styles.
Sampling & Prototyping: Produced iterative sample rounds to ensure consistency between styles and collections.
Production Coordination: Worked closely with manufacturing partners to elevate finishing standards and optimize production timelines.
Quality Control: Implemented detailed inspection protocols to ensure uniformity in construction, trims, and packaging.
The Results
Our partnership with NIKBEN resulted in tangible improvements across design and production.
Enhanced fit and construction across core swimwear styles
Upgraded fabric quality with higher performance and longevity
40% FASTER DEVELOPMENT TIMELINES FROM IDEA TO DELIVERY
Strengthened brand alignment between design vision and product execution
Client Testimonial
“Apparel Labs helped us fine-tune the technical side of our collections without losing the creative edge that defines Nikben. Their precision and understanding of product detail have been invaluable to our evolution.”
Founder, Nikben
