Avant-Garde Carhartt Beanie in Metallic Thread with Gathered Sleeves
Source:Carhartt Beanie /
Time:2026-09-29
Avant-Garde Carhartt Beanie in Metallic Thread with Gathered Sleeves
A Uniform Supplier approached us to develop a avant-garde carhartt beanie around a single idea: gathered sleeves, executed in metallic thread. The capsule was destined for New Zealand and needed avant-garde 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 sample did not match the runway reference
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- Unit costs were too high for a boutique price point
What we specified
| Product | Avant-Garde Carhartt Beanie |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Uniform Supplier |
| Market | New Zealand |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | Metallic Thread |
| Signature detail | Gathered Sleeves |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Uniform Supplier 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.
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