Elevated Transparent Button in Tencel with Raw-Edge Detailing
Source:Transparent Button /
Time:2026-09-30
Elevated Transparent Button in Tencel with Raw-Edge Detailing
A Marathon Organizer approached us to develop a elevated transparent button around a single idea: raw-edge detailing, executed in tencel. The capsule was destined for the Philippines and needed elevated 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Elevated Transparent Button |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Marathon Organizer |
| Market | the Philippines |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Tencel |
| Signature detail | Raw-Edge Detailing |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 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.
- 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.
- Raw-Edge Detailing 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Marathon Organizer 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.
Planning a similar capsule?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
