Designer Carhartt Beanie in Merino Wool with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Carhartt Beanie /
Time:2026-09-29
Designer Carhartt Beanie in Merino Wool with Gathered Sleeves
A Mining Company approached us to develop a designer carhartt beanie around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for India and needed designer 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Designer Carhartt Beanie |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Mining Company |
| Market | India |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- Merino Wool 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.
- Gathered Sleeves 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Mining Company launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Approve the hand feel on the actual bulk fabric — proto cloth always behaves differently.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
