Parisian Carhartt Beanie in boucle with Hand-Finished Hem
Source:Carhartt Beanie /
Time:2026-09-29
Parisian Carhartt Beanie in boucle with Hand-Finished Hem
An Airline Catering Team approached us to develop a parisian carhartt beanie around a single idea: hand-finished hem, executed in boucle. The capsule was destined for Peru and needed parisian 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
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Parisian Carhartt Beanie |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Airline Catering Team |
| Market | Peru |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 5 colourways |
| Base material | boucle |
| Signature detail | Hand-Finished Hem |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | BSCI |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- boucle was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The carhartt beanie was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Hand-Finished Hem 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
- 1,500 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The an Airline Catering 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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