Sculptural Transparent Button in Velvet with Asymmetric Closure
Source:Transparent Button /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Transparent Button in Velvet with Asymmetric Closure
A Wholesale Distributor approached us to develop a sculptural transparent button around a single idea: asymmetric closure, executed in velvet. The capsule was destined for Hong Kong and needed sculptural 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Transparent Button |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Wholesale Distributor |
| Market | Hong Kong |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Velvet |
| Signature detail | Asymmetric Closure |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Velvet 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.
- Asymmetric Closure 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 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Wholesale Distributor 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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