Beanie

Wholesale Beanies: Knit, Pom Pom, Fleece, and Slouch Styles

Beanies are one of the more straightforward wholesale headwear categories — but the range is wider than it looks. Cuffed knit builds for high-volume decoration runs sit alongside pom pom styles for team and spirit wear, slouch silhouettes for lifestyle merch, fleece-lined options for genuine cold-weather warmth, and specialty constructions like chunky knit, marled, and recycled-material builds. Brands include Port Authority, Port & Company, Yupoong, District, Sport-Tek, and Big Accessories, all at wholesale pricing with automatic volume discounts applied at checkout.

Value Knit Beanies

The Port & Company CP91 Beanie Cap is one of the lower-priced knit beanies in the collection — a straightforward acrylic knit cuffed beanie well suited to high-volume event giveaways and spirit wear runs where per-unit cost matters. The Port & Company CP91L Fleece-Lined Beanie Cap adds a fleece interior lining for additional warmth at a modest step up. The Big Accessories BX026 Knit Beanie is another value option in a clean, unembellished cuffed style. The Port Authority C917 Heathered Knit Beanie brings a heathered texture to the value tier — a slightly more finished look without a significant price increase. The Yupoong 1500 Adult Knit Beanie and 1501 Adult Cuffed Knit Beanie offer Yupoong's consistent knit construction in uncuffed and cuffed builds respectively — reliable options for embroidery given Yupoong's stable knit surface.

Mid-Tier and Lifestyle Beanies

The Port Authority C939 Knit Cuff Beanie and C951 Rib Knit Cuff Beanie offer clean, structured cuffed builds in Port Authority's standard color range — consistent choices for corporate, team, and staff decoration runs. The Port Authority CP95 100% Cotton Beanie covers buyers who specifically need a cotton rather than acrylic construction. The Port Authority C958 Chunky Knit Beanie brings a heavier, more textured knit that reads as more fashion-forward and retail-adjacent than a standard acrylic build. The Big Accessories BA524 Ribbed Marled Beanie and BA527 Patch Beanie skew lifestyle — the BA524 with a marled texture and the BA527 with a front patch panel suited to woven label or embroidered patch decoration. The District DT620 Beanie Hat is a clean mid-tier knit option, while the District DT618 Slouch Beanie offers a longer, relaxed silhouette popular with lifestyle and streetwear-adjacent brands. The District DT815 Re-Beanie is made with recycled materials — worth noting for brands with sustainability-oriented positioning. The Port Authority C918 Fleece Beanie brings a non-knit fleece construction for a softer, warmer alternative to standard acrylic.

Pom Pom and Team Beanies

Sport-Tek carries the strongest team-oriented beanie assortment in the collection. The STC21 Pom Pom Team Beanie is a widely used option for sideline packages and winter spirit wear — a striped knit build with a pom pom that coordinates naturally with Sport-Tek athletic apparel in matching colorways. The STC28 Stripe Pom Pom Beanie offers a similar striped pom pom construction at a lower price point, and the STC41 Heather Pom Pom Beanie brings a heathered finish to the pom pom category. The STC31 Striped Beanie with Solid Band is a cleaner option for teams that want stripe detail without a pom pom.

All styles ship same day via UPS Ground and typically arrive in 1–3 business days. Automatic volume discounts apply at checkout across all order sizes — no codes required — and free returns are included on every order. Related collections: Wholesale Hats, Caps, and Beanies, Wholesale Snapback Hats, Yupoong, Port Authority, Sport-Tek.

Frequently Asked Questions

What wholesale beanie works well for high-volume event and giveaway orders?

The Port & Company CP91 and Big Accessories BX026 are among the lower-priced options in the collection, making them practical choices for large giveaway and event runs where per-unit cost is the primary concern. Both are standard acrylic cuffed knit builds that take embroidery reasonably well. The Port Authority C917 Heathered Knit Beanie is a modest step up in appearance at a similarly accessible price point.

Which beanies work well for embroidery decoration?

Cuffed knit beanies with a stable, flat cuff panel are generally better suited to embroidery than uncuffed or slouch styles, since the cuff provides a more stable surface for hooping. The Yupoong 1501 Cuffed Knit Beanie and Port Authority C939 and C951 are consistent choices for cuff embroidery. For front-panel patch or woven label decoration, the Big Accessories BA527 Patch Beanie has a dedicated front panel designed specifically for that application.

What is the difference between the District DT618 Slouch Beanie and a standard cuffed beanie?

A standard cuffed beanie has a folded cuff at the bottom that creates a structured, doubled-fabric band — it sits closer to the head and reads as more traditional or athletic. The DT618 Slouch Beanie is longer and worn without a cuff, allowing the excess fabric to drape at the back of the head for a relaxed, lifestyle-oriented silhouette. Slouch beanies tend to be preferred for fashion-forward and retail-adjacent brand applications; cuffed styles are more common for team, corporate, and event decoration.

Does Bulkthreads carry beanies for team sport packages?

Yes. Sport-Tek's beanie lineup — the STC21, STC28, STC31, and STC41 — are all commonly included in team sideline and spirit wear packages. The Sport-Tek colorways are designed to coordinate with the broader Sport-Tek athletic apparel line, which simplifies building a matching team package across tees, jackets, and headwear from a single brand.

Do wholesale beanie orders at Bulkthreads qualify for volume discounts?

Yes. Automatic volume discounts apply at checkout across all beanie styles — no codes required. All orders ship same at and typically arrive in 1–3 business days, with free returns on every order.