Minimalist Belt Clips in Tencel with Open Back
Source:Belt Clips /
Time:2026-09-29
Minimalist Belt Clips in Tencel with Open Back
A Government Agency approached us to develop a minimalist belt clips around a single idea: open back, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for South Africa and needed minimalist 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Minimalist Belt Clips |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Government Agency |
| Market | South Africa |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Tencel was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The belt clips was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Open Back 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Government Agency 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.
