Statement Carhartt Beanie in boucle with Chunky Chain Strap
Source:Carhartt Beanie /
Time:2026-09-29
Statement Carhartt Beanie in boucle with Chunky Chain Strap
A Railway Operator approached us to develop a statement carhartt beanie around a single idea: chunky chain strap, executed in boucle. The capsule was destined for the United Kingdom 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
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
What we specified
| Product | Statement Carhartt Beanie |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Railway Operator |
| Market | the United Kingdom |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | boucle |
| Signature detail | Chunky Chain Strap |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
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.
- Chunky Chain Strap 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
- 600 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Railway Operator 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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