Editorial Transparent Button in Ribbed Jersey with High-Low Hem
Source:Transparent Button /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Transparent Button in Ribbed Jersey with High-Low Hem
A Railway Operator approached us to develop a editorial transparent button around a single idea: high-low hem, executed in ribbed jersey. The capsule was destined for Brazil 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Transparent Button |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Railway Operator |
| Market | Brazil |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Ribbed Jersey |
| Signature detail | High-Low Hem |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Ribbed Jersey 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.
- High-Low 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Railway Operator 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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