Avant-Garde Transparent Button in Silk with Covered Buttons
Source:Transparent Button /
Time:2026-09-30
Avant-Garde Transparent Button in Silk with Covered Buttons
A Cycling Team approached us to develop a avant-garde transparent button around a single idea: covered buttons, executed in silk. The capsule was destined for Taiwan and needed avant-garde 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Avant-Garde Transparent Button |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cycling Team |
| Market | Taiwan |
| Order volume | 400 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | Silk |
| Signature detail | Covered Buttons |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Silk 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.
- Covered 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
- 400 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Cycling Team 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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