CTR + CHAOS COLLECTIONS
SIA, Denver
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CTR Technical Collection-is the "next-generation" of cold weather protection-using 4 way stretch/ and or micro fleece fabrics w/wind resistant panels, Thinsulate® insulation for warmth (as in the HEADWALL series- pictured) moisture management properties, reflective logo details, mesh panels and Lycra binding for easy breathing, and with unique construction-like the form fitting 3D styles. |
words/images Judith Ecochard
Can you envision about 1600 SKUs---all on display? That's what CHAOS ---a hat maker for many other labels---has--- just under its own imprint.
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Under Helmet Beanies-CTR PERFORMANCE 2012 Collection-using Dri-release Merino Wool lined Evo Collection + reflective logo... or 4 way stretch acrylic spandex mix with seamless construction-no chafing |
Beyond impressive, even when we went to a NYC footwear event a full month later-the DSW marketing head raved about what she saw at the OR/SLC tradeshow from this company. Here's why.
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WORLDBEATS Ladies collection with nordic/pretty stripes knits wool/alpaca blend, hats/gloves lined with fleece, on right...Chiku and Hudud 100% acrylic chunky braided knit beanies with fleece lining- |
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100% acrylic, fleece lining hand knit snowflake pom helmet-Mineral w/ matching 16TX scarves |
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Bene 100% acrylic hand knit space dye visor with fleece lining, matching neck warmer (r) 100% acrylic bright jacquard knit cuffed pom beanie Momma- with fleece lining and knit leg warmers with tassels-Touting (l) |
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100% acrylic bubble beanies with pom and fleece lining...bubble scarves LITAS/EMPEROR |
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100% acrylic hand knit helmet w/ pom+fleece lining, beanies with pom, fingerless gloves, scarves with poms... |
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lots of color options |
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Fun-knit and checkered helmet/trapper hats hats-faux fur and quilt linings |
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WORLD BEAT unisex 100% acrylic hand knit checkered cuffed, slouchy and cool looking on... |
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more 100% acrylic slouch beanies with full knit liner |
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100% acrylic, dotted checkered beanies with fleece lining |
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100% acrylic, textured beanie super soft, self liner |
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100% acrylic, hand crotchet heavy ball cap with herringbone woven inserts (TOBBY) |
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100% cotton, corduroy cadet with patterned woven band (EDWARD) |
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100% acrylic striped tooth pattern cadet with solid color visor |
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AINS-100% acrylic, thick n thin chunky knit helmet-with fleece\fur lining |
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100% acrylic, hand knit pom beanie with pom tassels... |
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tie poms in the back- |
what else...not pictured-MOON SHADOW collection made from merino wool...beanies, helmets, character helmets, mittens, scarves and cloches.
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