Statement Transparent Button in Tencel with Padded Shoulder
Source:Transparent Button /
Time:2026-09-30
Statement Transparent Button in Tencel with Padded Shoulder
A Manufacturing Plant approached us to develop a statement transparent button around a single idea: padded shoulder, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for the Philippines and needed statement 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Statement Transparent Button |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Manufacturing Plant |
| Market | the Philippines |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Padded Shoulder |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| 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.
- Tencel 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.
- Padded Shoulder 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Manufacturing Plant 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.
