To anyone who enjoyed watching H3H3 back in the day or wants to rock the skater style, a beanie is a must-have item. This knitted cap is perfect for cold weather, as it fits snugly on our heads and covers our ears from the freezing winter temperatures.
Of course, wearing and giving away a custom printed beanie are merely some of the many ways we can enjoy this item especially on a promotional standpoint. In this article, we will go over many different ways of wearing a beanie, as well as a few other beanie-related facts.
The Purpose of Beanies
Why did we stress wearing beanies over our ears in the intro? Well, it’s because our ears get extremely cold during winter for a good reason. Namely, ears have no protective fat tissue, so there’s nothing insulating them from the inside when the first frost starts to form on our windows.
A beanie is, therefore, the perfect solution for keeping them warm. By fitting snugly onto our heads, it creates a microclimate that allows warm air to circulate. When we protect our ears with the beanie, we reduce the risk of frostbite, infection, inflammation, and other serious health conditions.
Why Do Some Beanies Have Pom-Poms?
There’s really no answer to this question other than ‘stylistic choice’. In fact, it’s a stylistic choice that has been with mankind since the olden days. For example, Romans, Vikings, and soldiers across Europe’s convoluted history have added the tiny, poofy ball onto the tip of the hat.
Of course, in the 21st century, there are millions of beanies that come with pom-poms such as GoPromotional‘s Beechfield Original Pompom Beanie Hats. It really serves no other purpose than to make the hat look interesting.
How to Avoid Beanie Hair
Because beanies contain different fibres, they will inevitably create static electricity. That electricity will mess with our hair, making it stand out and bend in different, unappealing ways.
Fortunately, there are various methods of preventing that from happening. For instance, we can use dry shampoo or hairspray to fix our hairstyle. Alternatively, we may buy an anti-frizz serum, which is pretty easy to find. Finally, the simplest method is merely waiting for the hair on our head to dry completely.
Types of Beanies
Fitted Beanies
Fitted beanies like Beechfield Two Tone Pull-On Beanie Hats don’t fold at the bottom. Instead, they go completely over our ears and cover the entire head neatly. They come in various colours and sizes, and they retain their shape for a fairly long time. That is as long as we don’t wash them in hot water.
Cuffed Beanies
Unlike fitted beanies, which are a bit soft and smooth, cuffed beanies such as Beechfield Original Cuffed Beanie Hats contain some tougher materials like acrylic, cotton, and polyester. Such caps are perfect for skiing, sledging, or any other winter activity since they stay firm and don’t stretch out too much. But most importantly, they keep our heads warm.
Pom-Pom Beanies
Lots of beanies come with pom-poms or bubbles like our Beechfield Snowstar Bobble Beanie Hats. These fun little balls of fabric make the cap stand out and give it a bit of flair. And as we stated earlier, they don’t really serve any other purpose. A pom-pom is there to amuse, and it will look good on any wearer, whether an adult or a child.
Slouchy Beanies
A slouchy beanie such as our Beechfield Jersey Cotton Beanie Hat is, admittedly, not all that warm. In fact, it’s quite baggy and slouches to the back, so it doesn’t necessarily cover everything. To put it differently, it’s like a loose-fitting shirt, exposing about as much as it covers. And while it may not be the best choice during cold days, stylistically, it’s definitely a clothing item you may want to wear.
Knit Beanies
Wearing a knit clothing item will never go out of style for sure. Knit beanies like Beechfield Classic Waffle Beanie Hats remind us of homemade clothing that our grandmas used to create with two needles and some time spent in a rocking chair. These hats are cosy and quaint, making them the perfect gift for someone you care about.
Earflap Beanies
Logan Paul made these beanies popular in the past few years, but they have been around for quite some time. Earflap beanies have long extensions that go past the ears and down along our shoulders. They are incredibly fun and give the wearer that jovial, youthful look.
Fisherman Beanies
Unlike a few of the beanies mentioned above, the fisherman hats such as our Beechfield Knitted Trawler Beanie Hats are coarse, rough, and durable. Seafarers wear them in order to protect their heads from the elements, and the strong materials help the hats withstand some of the worst that Mother Nature has to dish out.
High-Top Beanies
A typical high-top beanie like our Ranger Beanie Hats has, you guessed it, a high top. In other words, the tip of the hat looks like it has been stretched out, either standing or slouching backwards. As such, it doesn’t really help in cold weather, but stylistically it breathes new life into an outfit.
Fleece Beanies
Fleece beanies such as our Expedition Fleece Beanie Hats have a soft fleece lining on the inside. As such, they will keep the warmth inside the hat longer, and we won’t have to worry about anything more serious than a bad hat hair day.
Camouflage Beanies
Camo beanies are also more about the look than the function. Generally speaking, we won’t be able to hide in the jungle or the urban area wearing a camo beanie. But if we’re fascinated by the military look, we might still want to buy a piece for our wardrobe.
Visor Beanies
Some beanies come with little plastic visors, making them resemble a hybrid between a baseball cap and a winter hat. Such items can help us during those snow days when the winter sun is out and is blindingly bright.
LED Beanies
Nowadays, LED clothing is nothing new, but it still fascinates buyers to this day. So, why not get ourselves a few LED beanies for fun? They can have different themes, such as Christmas, the 4th of July, or Thanksgiving. Alternatively, we can order a custom beanie with our name written in LED lights.
Bluetooth Beanies
Bluetooth beanies are essentially hats with built-in headphones, and they are possibly the greatest winter invention of the 21st century. Instead of looking for our earbuds and losing them in the snow, we can simply slap a beanie on, activate the Bluetooth connection on our smartphone, and listen to some music on the go.
Reflective Beanies
Riding a bike at night or taking a long walk early in the winter morning is not always safe. Therefore, we will need some good reflective clothing so that cars can see us and take appropriate steps to avoid hitting us. Reflective beanies like Beechfield Hi-Vis Original Cuffed Beanie Hats help in these situations since they contain material that shines bright in any evening light.
Brand-Name Beanies
These beanies are not really a type in and of themselves. After all, they are merely hats with a brand logo plastered onto them. Of course, we can own them if we want to show our support for famous brands like Puma, Nike, CAT, and others.
Ponytail Beanies
At first glance, a ponytail beanie is not much different from a regular one. However, that one tiny opening at the tip makes all the difference. It’s essentially a hat that keeps the ears warm but also enables us to let our hair out and keep it mess-free.
Graphic Beanies
Much like brand-name beanies, these hats are not precisely an actual subtype. They are merely headwear which has something printed on it. And we can print just about any graphic we want, from company logos to famous figures to silly memes and pictures. The sky’s the limit (or rather, our budget is).
Embroidered Beanies
Rather than printing, some beanie manufacturers opt for embroidery. That works since the logo and slogan we want will not wash off in hot water or after several cycles in the washer. Moreover, the embroidery tends to be strong, so it won’t unravel easily.
Dog Beanies
Yes, our canine friends also get beanies! Most dogs don’t really require a beanie due to their long, thick coat of hair. However, some breeds are short-hair or even hairless. For them, we will need to accessorise, and a beanie is a perfect way to keep their tiny heads warm and cosy.
Kid Beanies
And speaking of warm and cosy tiny heads, beanies for kids are also an incredibly popular option. They come in all shapes and sizes, spanning all ages from infants to elementary schoolers.
Different Ways of Wearing a Beanie
Summer Beanie Wearing
If we want to wear a beanie during the summer, then it’s a good idea to pay attention to the material. Something light, like linen and cotton, will probably work best. These materials let the skin breathe and wick the sweat off our foreheads easily. And if we happen to take some loose slouching beanies, it’s all the better.
Naturally, we recommend combining loose beanies with other loose-fitting clothes, such as sleeveless shirts and shorts.
Short-Hair Wearers
With short hair, the best type of beanie we would want is something that isn’t too big such as Beechfield Organic Cotton Beanie. Also, a beanie that compliments our head’s shape will do wonders. Therefore, we recommend picking fisherman’s beanies, cuffed hats, or even slouching ones. However, it’s best to avoid anything with big, chunky knits as it will swallow the head whole and look dreadful.
Long-Hair Wearers
Beanies are not exactly long-hair-friendly. We can pile the hair up underneath the hat, but we will only end up tangling it. Plus, the sweating will be unbearable.
That’s where something like the ponytail beanie comes in. We will require a product that specifically takes long hair into consideration. Alternatively, we can tie our hair in a braid and let it fall along our backs. That way, there will be no bump under the beanie, as the scrunchy or the hair tie will be at the bottom of the braid, not at the base of the head.
Curly Hair Wearers
Long wavy or straight hair is one thing, but curls are really not cut out for beanie wearers. The static electricity and the tight fit will definitely mess the hair up. So, if we want to wear a beanie over our curls, we should choose one that’s a few sizes bigger than our usual caps and hats. In other words, a slouching beanie like Beechfield Slouch Knitted Acrylic Beanie Hat will do the job.
Bangs and Beanies
In order to make our bangs stand out prominently, we will have to move the beanie backwards. That works for some types, but not all of them. After all, we need to make sure that the beanie doesn’t fall off or slide back forward. The best solution is to use a bobby pin and secure the hat.
Glasses and Beanies
Beanies might interfere with our glasses if they sit too low on our heads. Therefore, we can do one of two things. We can either buy glasses with smaller frames or a beanie that sits lower back, so it doesn’t come into contact with our forehead as much.
Styling Beanies
Casual Style
A fitted beanie, cuffed or uncuffed, single-colour, literally goes with any outfit. It’s the classic look for a beanie, and it’s one any person can rock.
The Fashion Beanie
Should we indulge our more fashionable side with one or two stylish hats? Then we can go for beanies like Beechfield Snowstar Two Tone Bobble Hat Beanies that are colourful, puffy, and pop out as we strut our stuff.
Being Professional
The classic look also works with professional attires, but we do have to choose some neutral, subdued colours like navy, brown, grey, or black. Naturally, the beanie will have no earflaps or pom-poms.
Outdoor Beanie
Fleece and wool are perfect if we like to traverse the great outdoors in cold weather. The materials will keep our heads warm throughout our trek and won’t unravel easily.
Workwear Option
As its name suggests, this option is for those hard workers that need to be outdoors even if the weather is unfavourable. Fisherman beanies come to mind here, but really it can be any option with tough, durable materials and striking single-colour options.
Pattern Beanie
A beanie with some patterns is instantly more interesting than a plain single-colour option. All we have to do is choose a pattern that works for us, and we can code it with any of our outfits. In fact, a single colour will have a different feel depending on the pattern shape we choose.
Hipster Beanie
Hipsters have a specific look, and the best way to rock that look is to add a beanie that is as loose as the outfit they wear. Slouching beanies top the list of hipster-favourite hats, but we can also opt for a high-top or even a fisherman.
Keeping a Beanie on Our Head
Shrinkage
Sometimes, the beanie we have is just too loose, and we need to give it a bit of tightening. One surefire way to do it is to put it in a clothes dryer on a medium setting for 30 minutes. Once the cycle is over, the hat should be a bit tighter around the head.
However, we have to stress one particular detail. Before placing the beanie in the dryer, we need to double-check what material it’s made of. Many beanies are simply not dryer-friendly, and the process might actually damage them. Worse yet, it can result in the opposite effect, stretching the hats out.
Bobby Pins
When in doubt, always use a bobby pin. By placing roughly five pins at the back of our scalp, we can affix the beanie to them. That way, the beanie will stay in place. More importantly, it will not slide forward or backwards, awkwardly messing up our hair underneath it.
Ear Bands
Fleece ear bands are an awesome product. They will keep the ears and the forehead warm even if we don’t have a beanie on. But if we combine the two, we get an excellent duo for those harsh winter days. The ear band will keep our beanie in place while providing that extra bit of warmth. And the only thing we need to worry about is matching the colours of the two items, so they don’t clash.
Creating a Cuff
Long beanies can be made shorter. It only takes a single fold near the bottom in order to create a cuff. That way, we get a short beanie that’s also somewhat tighter around the head. It saves us both the time and the money of buying a new hat.
Hair Combs
Combs can help keep the hair in place, but we must affix them to the inside of the beanie first. We can do that with either a hot glue gun or a piece of strong string. The comb will then go at the back of our scalp, holding the beanie, so it doesn’t fall off.
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Storing Beanies
Drawers
We can line our beanies in a dresser drawer in such a way that we can easily pull them out when necessary. All we have to do is fold them in a single line, with each tip entering the next hat from behind.
Storage Bins
Storage bins, boxes, and similar items are perfect for storing beanies. We can simply pack them in a small pile, place them neatly inside of the storage bin, and put the bin away until we need some winter protection again.
Closets
In order to hang the beanie in the closet, we will need a few clips and an empty hanger. The process is fairly simple: we secure the clips to the underside of the hanger since that’s where the beanies will go. Any kind of clip will do the job.
Shoe Organisers
Yes, it might sound a bit odd, but a shoe organiser is perfect for beanie storage. We can scoot over some of the shoes, pick a designated area, and place all of our beanies there. But before we do that, we have to secure them with a rubber band and fold them so they don’t crease too much.
Hanging
Hats are notorious when it comes to coat racks and wall hooks. Instead, we can opt for a string. We only need to hang it from the wall and use clothespins to attach the beanies to it. The string can also double as an area to dry the hats if they get moist from the snow or excess sweat.
Beanies (and Why We Love ‘Em)
Beanies are a lot of fun, plus they serve a good purpose. That’s why it’s important to know how to wear them and what methods to use for cleaning them. Hopefully, this article has helped our readers learn something new about this splendid little winter hat.
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