Statement Carhartt Beanie in Metallic Thread with Tonal Embroidery
Source:Carhartt Beanie /
Time:2026-09-29
Statement Carhartt Beanie in Metallic Thread with Tonal Embroidery
A Wholesale Distributor approached us to develop a statement carhartt beanie around a single idea: tonal embroidery, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for South Korea and needed statement 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
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Statement Carhartt Beanie |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Wholesale Distributor |
| Market | South Korea |
| Order volume | 120 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Tonal Embroidery |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Metallic Thread 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.
- Tonal Embroidery 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
- 120 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Wholesale Distributor 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.
