Product Specifications

Construction

• Knit Type: Super Slouch (uncuffed), ribbed knit
• Double-layer construction

Sizing

• Size: One Size Fits Most

Material

• Body: 100% Acrylic Yarn (ribbed knit)

Color

• Solid colors across a broad, fashion-forward palette
• Number of variants: 11 colorways include: Black, Navy, Rust, Camel, Heather Grey, Heather Charcoal, Clay, Curry, Dark Sand, Gun Metal, Slate

Special Features

• Dual wear styling – can be worn fully extended for maximum slouch or folded down at the base for a cleaner, cuffed silhouette

Customization

Decoration on the 149 is applied via a woven clip label, a woven patch, or an embroidered patch affixed to the body of the beanie. The front of the beanie provides the primary placement area for branded labels and patches. Buyers can submit their own artwork or use the available design and text library. A mockup is provided before production. Custom patch options and pricing are available on request.

Features and Benefits

The 149 is Richardson Hats' most relaxed and fashion-forward beanie build. Designed for buyers who need a cold-weather product with a distinctly modern, oversized aesthetic rather than a standard fitted or cuffed knit profile.

Super Slouch Construction: The 149 body is knitted longer than a standard beanie, producing extra fabric at the crown that gathers and drapes away from the head in a natural, unstructured slouch. The effect is more pronounced than the average slouch beanie. Buyers get a cap that reads as intentionally oversized and fashion-forward rather than merely relaxed. The ribbed knit structure helps the excess fabric gather in even folds instead of collapsing flat.

Double-Layer Build: The double-layer construction means two layers of knit fabric overlap across the lower section of the beanie. This added layer provides increased warmth around the forehead and ears without requiring a folded cuff, keeping the slouch silhouette intact.

Material: The entire beanie is knitted from 100% acrylic yarn using a traditional ribbed knit construction. Acrylic delivers warmth that approximates the insulating feel of wool without the itch, allergenic concerns, or higher price point. The ribbed weave adds inherent stretch, allowing the beanie to sit comfortably across a wide range of head sizes without losing its shape or becoming misshapen with wear. Acrylic is also colorfast, maintaining a consistent tone across bulk orders.

Color: The 149 is available in 11 colorways that extend beyond a basic neutral range. This expanded selection allows buyers to build product lines that align with seasonal palettes, brand identity, or targeted retail themes rather than relying on standard color options. The variety supports both understated and more expressive styling, making it easier to position the beanie across different markets and merchandising strategies.

Special Features: The dual-wear format is a practical benefit for both the end wearer and the brand: the beanie can be worn slouched for a street-forward look or folded at the base to shorten the crown for a more structured appearance. A single SKU per colorway covers two visual outcomes without requiring a separate style.

Best Use Cases

The 149's super slouch body, 100% acrylic ribbed knit, and broad 11-colorway range make it a strong fit for cold-weather merchandise programs where aesthetic and fashion relevance are as important as warmth.

• Lifestyle and streetwear brand cold-weather merchandise: The super slouch silhouette aligns with contemporary casual and streetwear aesthetics. Lifestyle brands retailing through boutiques, online shops, or pop-ups will find the 149 a more visually distinct beanie option than a standard cuffed knit.
• Brewery, coffee, and hospitality retail merchandise: Craft beverage and specialty food businesses producing branded merchandise for their customer base benefit from the 149 distinctive profile. It is a beanie that customers are more likely to wear and display in public compared to a basic promotional knit.
• Music festivals and outdoor event merchandise: The relaxed, oversized profile is consistent with festival culture and outdoor entertainment aesthetics. The 16-colorway range supports seasonal and event-specific color matching.
• Skateboarding, surf, and action sports brands: The slouch beanie is standard headwear in action sports culture. Brands serving those audiences will find the 149's exaggerated silhouette and earthy-to-vibrant color palette credible for their demographic.
• Cold-weather team and club merchandise: Sports clubs, outdoor programs, and recreational leagues that need a cold-weather branded product with more personality than a plain knit can use the 149 as a woven-label canvas that wearers will use off the field or trail.