Editorial Transparent Button in Genuine Leather with Hand-Finished Hem
Source:Transparent Button /
Time:2026-09-30
Editorial Transparent Button in Genuine Leather with Hand-Finished Hem
A Cycling Team approached us to develop a editorial transparent button around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in genuine leather. The capsule was destined for Sweden 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Transparent Button |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cycling Team |
| Market | Sweden |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Genuine Leather 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.
- Hand-Finished 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cycling Team launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
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