Sculptural Transparent Button in Suede with Raw-Edge Detailing
Source:Transparent Button /
Time:2026-09-30
Sculptural Transparent Button in Suede with Raw-Edge Detailing
A Private Clinic approached us to develop a sculptural transparent button around a single idea: raw-edge detailing, executed in suede. The capsule was destined for the United Kingdom 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
What we specified
| Product | Sculptural Transparent Button |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Private Clinic |
| Market | the United Kingdom |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Suede |
| Signature detail | Raw-Edge Detailing |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- Suede 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.
- Raw-Edge Detailing 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Private Clinic 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
