Chic Carhartt Beanie in Cashmere with Raw-Edge Detailing
Source:Carhartt Beanie /
Time:2026-09-29
Chic Carhartt Beanie in Cashmere with Raw-Edge Detailing
A Shopify DTC Brand approached us to develop a chic carhartt beanie around a single idea: raw-edge detailing, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for Norway and needed chic 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- The previous factory could not hold consistency across sizes
What we specified
| Product | Chic Carhartt Beanie |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Shopify DTC Brand |
| Market | Norway |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | Raw-Edge Detailing |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 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.
- Raw-Edge Detailing 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Shopify DTC Brand 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?
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.
