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Gilded Veins Translucent Mosaic Resin Zipper Puller
GILDED VEINS explores the beauty of fragmented structures and metallic detailing within transparent resin. Featuring a softly rounded rectangular silhouette, the pull tab incorporates translucent mineral-inspired fragments surrounded by irregular gold-tone veins. Encapsulated within a warm champagne-tinted body, these elements create layered depth and intricate visual reflections. Inspired by natural mineral formations and the Japanese art of Kintsugi, the design transforms fragmented geometry into a refined decorative expression. A polished black-metal connector complements the luminous resin body, creating a distinctive contrast between transparency and solid hardware. Designed as a material-led concept for contemporary outerwear, menswear and fashion accessories, GILDED VEINS offers opportunities for customised resin compositions, internal patterns and metallic finishes.
- Development stage
- Prototype
- Product code
- HTS-76857
- Construction
- Rounded rectangular transparent resin pull tab featuring embedded mineral-effect fragments and gold-tone decorative veins. The pull tab connects to a No. 5 metal zipper slider through a rigid U-shaped metal loop and a separate black-metal attachment component. Final mechanical anchoring and assembly methods require prototype verification.
- Material
- Transparent tinted resin with mineral-effect inclusions, gold-tone detailing and black-finished metal components.
- Dimensions
- No. 5 (5#) zipper slider; Pull tab: Approx. 33 × 17 mm (L × Max. W); Overall length: Approx. 49 mm; Slider body width: 11.5 mm;
- Finish
- Champagne Yellow / Translucent Sage / Metallic Gold / Black Gunmetal High-gloss polished resin with layered mosaic-like inclusions and irregular metallic vein detailing.
- Application
- Contemporary menswear, fashion outerwear, casual jackets, lifestyle apparel, handbags and designer accessories.
- Customisation
- Resin colours, translucent inclusion patterns, metallic vein finishes, internal compositions, pull-tab dimensions, surface finishes and metal connector colours.
- Minimum order
- Confirm with your project brief
- Lead time
- Confirm with your project brief
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DESIGN INTENT
GILDED VEINS investigates the integration of fractured geometry, translucent materials and metallic detailing within a single resin structure. Inspired by natural mineral formations and Kintsugi aesthetics, the design transforms irregular fragment boundaries into a distinctive decorative feature. Soft translucent inclusions are visually separated by fine gold-tone veins, creating an intricate internal composition with layered depth and light interaction. Rather than relying on conventional surface printing, the concept explores how embedded elements and material contrasts can define the visual identity of contemporary apparel hardware.
PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT
Development of the rounded rectangular pull-tab geometry. Selection of a high-transparency tinted resin system. Preparation of translucent mineral-effect inserts. Application of gold-tone detailing along selected fragment boundaries. Layered resin casting and controlled inclusion positioning. Curing, demoulding and surface polishing. Integration of the metal attachment and zipper slider. Evaluation of appearance consistency, structural strength and durability. Final manufacturing procedures will be determined through prototype trials.
DESIGN COLLABORATION
Custom transparent and tinted resin formulations. Mineral-inspired composite material studies. Development of embedded mosaic structures. Metallic vein and decorative inclusion techniques. Custom internal colour and pattern arrangements. Resin and metal hybrid constructions. Coordinated material applications across apparel accessories.
LIMITATIONS & NEXT STEPS
Resin clarity and yellowing resistance require testing. Inclusion compatibility and internal bonding must be verified. Metallic detailing must be assessed for discolouration and stability. Internal bubbles, shrinkage and casting consistency require process control. Surface abrasion and washing durability require evaluation. Metal-to-resin attachment strength must be verified. Final dimensions, weight and material compliance remain subject to testing.
