Effortless Transparent Button in Genuine Leather with Bow Detail
Source:Transparent Button /
Time:2026-09-30
Effortless Transparent Button in Genuine Leather with Bow Detail
A Cycling Team approached us to develop a effortless transparent button around a single idea: bow detail, executed in genuine leather. The capsule was destined for Hong Kong and needed effortless 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Effortless Transparent Button |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cycling Team |
| Market | Hong Kong |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Signature detail | Bow Detail |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| 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.
- 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.
- Bow Detail 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% 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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