Editorial Carhartt Beanie in boucle with Delicate Pleating
Source:Carhartt Beanie /
Time:2026-09-29
Editorial Carhartt Beanie in boucle with Delicate Pleating
A Brewery and Taproom approached us to develop a editorial carhartt beanie around a single idea: delicate pleating, executed in boucle. The capsule was destined for Saudi Arabia and needed editorial 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Editorial Carhartt Beanie |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Brewery and Taproom |
| Market | Saudi Arabia |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | boucle |
| Signature detail | Delicate Pleating |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
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.
- Delicate Pleating 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
- 2,400 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Brewery and Taproom 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?
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