Boutique Carhartt Beanie in Cashmere with Open Back
Source:Carhartt Beanie /
Time:2026-09-29
Boutique Carhartt Beanie in Cashmere with Open Back
A Government Agency approached us to develop a boutique carhartt beanie around a single idea: open back, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for the United Arab Emirates and needed boutique 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 previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Boutique Carhartt Beanie |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Government Agency |
| Market | the United Arab Emirates |
| Order volume | 2,400 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 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.
- 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.
- Open Back 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 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Government Agency launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not machines.
Planning a similar capsule?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
