Tailored Carhartt Beanie in Cashmere with Lace Inset
Source:Carhartt Beanie /
Time:2026-09-29
Tailored Carhartt Beanie in Cashmere with Lace Inset
A Pet Grooming Franchise approached us to develop a tailored carhartt beanie around a single idea: lace inset, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for France and needed tailored 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 | Tailored Carhartt Beanie |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Pet Grooming Franchise |
| Market | France |
| Order volume | 1,500 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | Lace Inset |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 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.
- Cashmere 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.
- Lace Inset 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Pet Grooming Franchise launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading; every downstream approval depends on it.
Planning a similar capsule?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
