Modern Transparent Button in Cupro with Hand-Finished Hem
Source:Transparent Button /
Time:2026-09-30
Modern Transparent Button in Cupro with Hand-Finished Hem
A Fast-Growing Startup Label approached us to develop a modern transparent button around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in cupro. The capsule was destined for Chile 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 sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Modern Transparent Button |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Fast-Growing Startup Label |
| Market | Chile |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Cupro |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Cupro was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The transparent button was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Hand-Finished Hem 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Fast-Growing Startup Label 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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