Editorial Transparent Button in Merino Wool with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
Source:Transparent Button /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Transparent Button in Merino Wool with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons
A Ski Resort approached us to develop a editorial transparent button around a single idea: mother-of-pearl buttons, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Switzerland 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Transparent Button |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Ski Resort |
| Market | Switzerland |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Mother-of-Pearl Buttons |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Merino Wool 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.
- Mother-of-Pearl Buttons 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Ski Resort 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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