Case Study: Custom Wooden Button for a Startup Apparel Label in Switzerland
Source:Durable PET Stickers /
Time:2026-09-18
Wooden Button for a Startup Apparel Label in Switzerland
A Startup Apparel Label approached us with a wooden button requirement for the Switzerland market. The brief was specific: a defined look, a hard launch date and a unit cost that had to survive freight and duty. This case study records what was specified, what went wrong in sampling and how the bulk order was delivered.
The challenge
- A trim that passed sampling but failed in-line because it was never cycle tested
- Lead time quoted without the plating or dyeing sub-process
- A spec that lived in an email instead of a tech pack
What we specified
| Item | Wooden Button |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Startup Apparel Label |
| Market | Switzerland |
| Order volume | 5,000 pieces across 2 specifications |
| Base material | Wood |
| Standard size | 8# Gauge |
| Finish | UV Printing |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 4 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | Sedex SMETA |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the specification around Wood and locked the tolerance before bulk.
- The finish was moved to Silicone Wash Finish after strike-off tests showed better durability.
- A pre-production sample was approved and retained as the golden reference.
- Production ran with in-line inspection and a mid-run photo report.
- Cartons were packed to the client's own barcode and ratio specification.
Result
- 5,000 pieces delivered inside the 4-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the original quotation.
- Inspection-related rejection stayed under 1.0%.
- The specification is now on file, so reorders reproduce the approved sample.
What we would repeat
Keep one accountable owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not from machines.
Planning something similar?
If you are comparing suppliers, send us the spec they quoted against. We will quote the same spec and show you where the difference sits.
