Minimalist Grey Beanie in Cashmere with Contrast Topstitching
Source:Grey Beanie /
Time:2026-09-30
Minimalist Grey Beanie in Cashmere with Contrast Topstitching
A National Retail Chain approached us to develop a minimalist grey beanie around a single idea: contrast topstitching, executed in cashmere. The capsule was destined for Israel and needed minimalist 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
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Minimalist Grey Beanie |
|---|---|
| Client type | A National Retail Chain |
| Market | Israel |
| Order volume | 600 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base material | Cashmere |
| Signature detail | Contrast Topstitching |
| Size range | XS-XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| 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 grey beanie was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Contrast Topstitching 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 1.5% of the approved quotation.
- The a National Retail Chain 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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