Editorial Molle Tactical Vest in Suede with Covered Buttons
Source:Molle Tactical Vest /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Molle Tactical Vest in Suede with Covered Buttons
A Streetwear Collective approached us to develop a editorial molle tactical vest around a single idea: covered buttons, executed in suede. The capsule was destined for Indonesia and needed editorial 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Molle Tactical Vest |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Streetwear Collective |
| Market | Indonesia |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Suede |
| Signature detail | Covered Buttons |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| 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.
- Suede was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The molle tactical vest 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Streetwear Collective 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.
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