Contemporary Wide-Leg Trouser in Merino Wool with Covered Buttons
Source:Boys' Denim Varsity Jacket /
Time:2026-09-29
Contemporary Wide-Leg Trouser in Merino Wool with Covered Buttons
A Marketing Agency approached us to develop a contemporary wide-leg trouser around a single idea: covered buttons, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Hong Kong and needed contemporary 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Contemporary Wide-Leg Trouser |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Marketing Agency |
| Market | Hong Kong |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Covered Buttons |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Merino Wool was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The wide-leg trouser was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Covered Buttons 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Marketing 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.
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