Mike Apparel manufactures custom beanies, cuffed, fisherman and slouch, in acrylic, acrylic-wool, merino and recycled yarns on 5–12 gauge flat-knit machines, with woven, leather or embroidered branding, from 50 pieces per colour, in 2–3 weeks.
Beanies are the highest-margin accessory a streetwear brand sells and the easiest to get wrong: thin single-layer knits that show scalp, cuffs that will not hold and labels that peel after a week. We knit beanies double-layer on our own machines, block and steam them to shape, and sew woven labels on four sides. Yarn is dyed to match fleece from the same order so hats and hoodies ship as one colour story. Each beanie type below has its own page; pricing is on the hat and beanie cost guide.
Custom Beanies We Manufacture
Cuffed Beanie
Mike Apparel manufactures custom cuffed beanies in acrylic, acrylic-wool, merino and recycled yarns on 7 to 12 gauge knitting machines, with a folded .
Custom cuffed beanieFisherman Beanie
We manufacture custom fisherman beanies (short docker beanies) in acrylic, wool blends and merino on 7 to 9 gauge machines, 15–17 cm in height with a .
Custom fisherman beanieSlouch Beanie
Mike Apparel manufactures custom slouch beanies in acrylic, wool blends and chunky yarns on 5 to 7 gauge machines, 25–30 cm in height with a relaxed c.
Custom slouch beanieYarns and gauges
100% acrylic (soft, colourfast, anti-pill) is the streetwear standard; acrylic-wool blends add warmth and a matte finish; 100% merino for luxury lines; recycled polyester and cotton-acrylic for sustainable and summer-weight programmes. 7 gauge is the standard knit, 5 gauge for chunky slouch styles, 9–12 gauge for fine merino. Yarn is dyed to Pantone from 50 pieces per colour.
Styles
Cuffed beanies at 20–23 cm with a 6–8 cm turned cuff; fisherman or docker beanies at 14–17 cm sitting above the ears; slouch beanies at 25–30 cm with a loose crown; fleece-lined and pom-pom versions of each. Heights and rib tension are set on the machine and confirmed on the sample.
Branding
Woven labels sewn on four sides or as folded loops, debossed leather and PU patches, flat embroidery on the cuff, jacquard-knitted logos and stripes (from 100 pieces per design), and contrast rolled edges. Inside labels and hang tags are produced with the beanie.
Matching programmes
Beanies are most often ordered alongside hoodies and crewnecks. We dye the yarn to the same Pantone as the fleece, produce the same woven label, and ship the beanies in the same consignment, so the hat and the hoodie match on the rail. See custom hoodies.
Ordering and quantities
Beanies start at 50 pieces per colour with a woven or embroidered label. Yarn choice is the main cost driver: acrylic is the streetwear standard, merino runs a fair bit more. Ordering more per colour brings the per-piece cost down. See MOQ and lead times, then send your spec for a full quote.
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Get a quoteFrequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for custom beanies?
50 pieces per colour with a woven or embroidered label; 100 per design for jacquard-knitted logos.
Which yarn should I choose?
Acrylic for the mainstream streetwear beanie, acrylic-wool for warmth and a matte look, merino for a luxury line.
Can beanies match my hoodie colour?
Yes. Yarn is dyed to the same Pantone as your fleece and shipped in the same order.
Are your beanies double layer?
Yes, as standard, for opacity and warmth. Single-layer is available for summer-weight styles.
How long does a beanie order take?
Sample in 7–10 days, bulk in 2–3 weeks, air freight DDP to the USA in 4–7 days.
Last updated September 6, 2026 · Mike Apparel, Sialkot. Lead times reflect current factory capacity; confirm on your quote.