Modern Transparent Button in Crochet with Waist Tie Belt
Source:Transparent Button /
Time:2026-09-30
Modern Transparent Button in Crochet with Waist Tie Belt
A Coffee Roaster Chain approached us to develop a modern transparent button around a single idea: waist tie belt, executed in crochet. The capsule was destined for Ukraine 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Modern Transparent Button |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Coffee Roaster Chain |
| Market | Ukraine |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Crochet |
| Signature detail | Waist Tie Belt |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Crochet 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.
- Waist Tie Belt 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Coffee Roaster Chain 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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