Chrome Hearts Hot-Fix Rhinestone Logo Knit Sweater – Blackxbk5200915-BLK

Chrome Hearts Hot-Fix Rhinestone Logo Knit Sweater – Black

The black colorway of the Chrome Hearts hot-fix rhinestone logo knit sweater — the same construction platform as the cream version (SKU xbk5200915), with the credential argument that shifts fundamentally on a dark ground. The shell: 48-count ultra-fine high-density worsted cashmere yarn, knitted on a German-imported Stoll 16-gauge machine — the knit specification whose stitch density and yarn fineness produce a surface compact enough for hot-fix rhinestone adhesion and structured enough for the double-sided raised-pile jacquard’s relief projection. The front credential: a Chrome Hearts floral-cross motif in hot-fix rhinestones at the left chest. The back credential: a large-scale Chrome Hearts horseshoe seal in hot-fix rhinestones across the full back panel. Both credentials: white/clear rhinestones against the black knit ground — the maximum contrast the rhinestone-on-knit format can achieve, the stones’ light-refracting surfaces reading as bright points against the black ground at every lighting condition. Eco-color-fixed yarn dyeing. Custom all-cotton yarn component. Soft-wash finishing. Eco-microfiber backing. Autumn/winter base-layer-to-commuter positioning. Unisex (men’s sizing, S–2XL).

Black vs. Cream – The Same Three-Process Production Platform, Two Opposite Credential Contrast Registers

Both Chrome Hearts hot-fix rhinestone logo knit sweaters share an identical production platform: 48-count worsted cashmere yarn, 16-gauge German Stoll machine, double-sided raised-pile jacquard letter pattern, hot-fix rhinestone front cross and back horseshoe seal, eco-color-fixed yarn, custom all-cotton component, soft-wash finish, eco-microfiber backing, S–2XL unisex sizing. The single variable: the ground color. Cream ground (SKU xbk5200915): the rhinestones’ light refraction reads against a light ground — the credential visible as a textural shimmer rather than a high-contrast graphic, the stones’ presence subtle in ambient light and most visible when the light source catches the stone faces directly. Black ground (this version): the rhinestones’ white/clear light refraction reads against a dark ground at maximum contrast — the credential visible as bright points against the black at all lighting angles, the horseshoe seal’s full-panel stone map legible as a graphic at medium distance even in low ambient light. The choice between the two colorways as a credential-visibility decision: the cream version for the buyer who wants the Chrome Hearts credential present but restrained; the black version for the buyer who wants the rhinestone credential at its maximum legibility and contrast impact.

Why You’ll Love It

• White/Clear Rhinestones on Black – The Credential at Maximum Contrast and Maximum Light-Refraction Legibility: The hot-fix rhinestone credential on the black ground: each stone’s light-refracting surface produces a bright white or multi-spectrum point against the black knit’s light-absorbing ground — the contrast that is physically impossible to achieve on the cream ground, where the stones’ refracted light reads against a similarly bright surface. The front floral-cross motif: on the black ground, each individual stone in the cross pattern is visible as a distinct bright point at arm’s length, the cross’s geometry legible through the constellation of individual stone positions rather than as a filled shape. The back horseshoe seal: on the black ground, the full seal’s stone map is legible as a graphic at medium distance — the circular seal’s letterform and internal motif readable through the pattern of bright stone points against the black, the credential that reads as a light pattern against a dark field rather than an embellishment against a light surface. The black ground’s rhinestone legibility in low ambient light: the stones’ light-refracting property means the credential remains visible in indoor lighting conditions (restaurant, bar, evening event) where the cream version’s stones would read only as surface texture — the black version’s rhinestones catching and returning available light against the dark ground at every ambient-light level.
• 48-Count Cashmere on 16-Gauge Stoll – The Same Knit Specification, Black Colorway’s Eco-Color-Fixed Standard: The same 48-count (Nm48) ultra-fine worsted cashmere yarn specification and 16-gauge German Stoll machine construction as the cream version. On the black ground: the eco-color-fixed dyeing process’s performance is most critical — the black ground’s depth is the knit’s primary visual property, and color fixation at the yarn level (before knitting) ensures the black maintains its depth against the white/clear rhinestones’ contrast ground through repeated washing without the fading or graying that surface-dyed or less stable black yarns develop. The 16-gauge Stoll’s knit density on the black ground: the high stitch-per-inch density produces a surface whose even, compact structure provides the maximum-stability adhesion base for the hot-fix rhinestone bond — the tighter knit ground whose individual yarn loops offer less lateral movement under the stone than a looser-gauge equivalent, maintaining the rhinestone credential’s placement geometry through wear and washing cycles.
• Double-Sided Raised-Pile Jacquard – The Texture Pattern Beneath the Rhinestone Credential on Black: The same double-sided raised-pile jacquard letter pattern as the cream version: clear relief structure on both knit faces, no interior float tails, the texture pattern whose pile projects from the black knit ground before the rhinestone credential is applied. On the black ground: the double-sided raised-pile jacquard’s relief texture is visible as a tonal variation within the black surface — the pile’s slight elevation catching light differently from the flat ground, producing a subtle self-tone texture pattern that reads as depth within the black ground rather than as a contrasting color. The jacquard texture’s interaction with the rhinestone credential on black: the pile’s elevation around the rhinestone zones adds a three-dimensional relief context to the stone setting — the stones embedded in a textured black surface rather than applied to a flat one, the credential’s setting that adds tactile depth to the visual contrast of bright stones against dark ground.
• Soft-Wash Finishing + Eco-Microfiber Backing – The Black Version’s Dimensional Stability Standard: The same soft-wash finishing and eco-microfiber backing specification as the cream version. On the black ground: the soft-wash’s pre-conditioning of the knit’s dimensional stability is as critical as on the cream — the black sweater’s silhouette maintenance through repeated wearing and washing preserves both the knit’s proportion and the rhinestone credentials’ placement geometry relative to the body. The eco-microfiber backing’s stretch-without-deformation property on black: the backing that prevents the 16-gauge fine-knit from pulling out of shape under lateral stretch in active wear — maintaining the black ground’s surface evenness (preventing the fabric distortion that would visually disrupt the rhinestone pattern’s geometric regularity) and the rhinestone adhesive bonds’ stability under the stretch forces that knit fabric experiences at the chest and back zones in normal wear.

Size Guide

Note: All measurements are taken flat. A 1–3 cm variance is within normal range.

Material & Process Composition

• Shell Yarn: 48-Count (Nm48) Ultra-Fine High-Density Worsted Cashmere — Eco-Color-Fixed Black, Black Depth Maintained Through Washing
• Knit Machine: German-Imported Stoll 16-Gauge — Maximum-Stability Hot-Fix Adhesion Base, 16 Stitches/Inch
• Front Credential: Chrome Hearts Floral-Cross Motif — White/Clear Hot-Fix Rhinestones on Black, Maximum Contrast, Left Chest
• Back Credential: Chrome Hearts Horseshoe Seal — White/Clear Hot-Fix Rhinestones on Black, Full-Panel Scale, Low-Light Legibility
• Texture Pattern: Double-Sided Raised-Pile Jacquard — Self-Tone Texture on Black Ground, Clear Relief Both Faces
• Yarn Treatment: Eco-Color-Fixed Black Dyeing + Custom All-Cotton Yarn Component + Soft-Wash Finishing
• Base Layer: Eco-Microfiber Backing — Stretch Without Deformation, Rhinestone Placement Geometry Stability

Care Instructions

• Hand wash cold (max 30°C) — gentle, minimal agitation; the black eco-color-fixed yarn requires cold water to maintain depth, and fine cashmere is susceptible to felting under agitation
• Lay flat to dry — do not hang; weight when wet may distort the shoulder seam and shift rhinestone credential placement geometry
• Do not tumble dry — heat and agitation risk both cashmere felting and hot-fix adhesive bond softening
• Do not bleach — the black ground’s color depth is destroyed by oxidizing agents; the rhinestone-to-black contrast is the piece’s defining visual property
• Do not iron over rhinestone zones — direct heat re-activates hot-fix adhesive, risking stone repositioning or detachment; steam lightly from 4–5 cm distance over non-rhinestone zones only
• Separate dark colors when washing — the black ground may release residual dye in early wash cycles
• Dry clean recommended for long-term preservation of rhinestone bond integrity, black color depth, jacquard relief structure, and eco-microfiber backing stability
• Store flat — rhinestone surface projection may mark adjacent garments under compression

SKU: xbk5200915  |  Available in sizes S–2XL  |  Unisex (Men’s Sizing)  |  Chrome Hearts