Statement Carhartt Beanie in boucle with Open Back
Statement Carhartt Beanie in boucle with Open Back
A Streetwear Collective approached us to develop a statement carhartt beanie around a single idea: open back, executed in boucle. The capsule was destined for Brazil 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
- Delivery missed the collection launch window
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
- The sample did not match the runway reference

What we specified
| Product | Statement Carhartt Beanie |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Streetwear Collective |
| Market | Brazil |
| Order volume | 900 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base material | boucle |
| Signature detail | Open Back |
| Size range | 0-14 |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | WRAP |
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.
- 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
- 900 pieces delivered inside the 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a Streetwear Collective 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.



