The Best Eco-Friendly Beanies for Branding
Where’s your head at? Hopefully inside a piece of ethically acceptable headwear when the need for headwear arises. And to that end we’ve come up with 20 eco-friendly blank beanies – updated for 2024. These are plain beanie hats specifically designed to be decorated. Of course, you can wear them without decoration. But given our area of expertise is exactly that, professional printing and embroidery, we think they’ll look even better with a brand logo or spot of inspired artwork.
This selection of eco-friendly blank beanies is made up of products with responsibly sourced, organic cotton, and recycled content. We’re talking headgear with heart, ethical and eco-conscious alternatives to what’s been available in the past. It’s pretty extensive in terms of the current state of play when it comes to eco-ethical blank beanies. And as such, we hope it will contain something new if you’re already a convert. If you’re not, there should be some nice surprises here. This eco stuff is good in more ways than the obvious environmental appeal. By the way, we’ve grouped suppliers together for convenience. And the order is random, there for reference rather than ranking.
1. Native Spirit Merino Wool Beanie
Let’s kick off our 2024 update on the best eco-friendly blank beanies with a new brand. And the Native Spirit eco-friendly unisex merino wool beanie (code NS012) is a good place to start. It’s thermoregulating, antibacterial and hypoallergenic. Plus made from responsible Merino wool as per the Responsible Wool Standard.
2. Native Spirit Unisex Beanie
Okay, let’s have another from this supplier. Namely, the Native Spirit unisex beanie (code NS014). This sustainable piece of headwear is crafted from organic cotton. Needless to say, that’s one of our favourite fabrics. It has a fully fashion knit assembly finish, features a double turn-up and is currently available in 4 colours.
3. Stanley Stella Fisherman Beanie
Our look at eco-friendly blank beanies simply has to include our friends over at Stanley Stella. They’re an ever-reliable ethical supplier. And this Stanley Stella Fisherman Beanie (product code STAU771) is one that demands serious consideration. It’s worth noting, there are now 13 colours from which to choose.
4. Stanley Stella Rib Beanie
This is our second from Stanley Stella and another beanie hat brimming with potential for rebranding. The Stanley Stella Rib Beanie (code STAU772) is a two-layer beanie with four shaping seams at the top. It’s manufactured from 20% recycled polyester and 80% organic ring-spun combed cotton.
5. AS Colour Cable Beanie
Alright, some eco beanie hat magic from AS Colour. Firstly, this AS Colour Cable Beanie (code 1120). A fashionable wider knit, acrylic, and a versatile mid-weight option. In the UK, it’s currently available in 16 colours. Stand outs amongst those are the gold and lime which are bold and vibrant. Plus the subtler walnut.
6. AS Colour Cuff Beanie
Next from AS Colour on our list is a tighter knit style. The AS Colour Cuff Beanie (code 1107) features, as the name suggests, a cuffed hem and also has a slightly longer body. There are a staggering 19 shades in this one and they include a delightful copper, cardinal red and powder blue.
7. AS Colour Gauge Beanie
Next, the third from AS Colour and new for the 2024 reload of our eco-friendly blank beanies for branding. Their AS Colour Gauge beanie (code 1125) is a heavyweight headwear delight made from recycled materials. Some responsible sourcing that’s crying out for a spot of high quality embroidery.
8. AS Colour Pom Pom Beanie
Last but by no means least from this blank beanie supplier we have the AS Colour Pom Pom beanie hat (code 1124). And it’s a lovely relaxed style with lots of charm to go with the ethical recycled acrylic construction. Tight knit and mid weight, we can see this one looking great with some embroidered branding.
9. Neutral Rib Beanie
Next up we have some beanies from the good folk at Neutral® Certified Responsibility™. Our first, the Neutral Rib Beanie (code O93057) is a 1X1 rib knit. Heavy gauge and stretchable, these beanies are double-layered and have a folded bottom cuff. They’re crafted from organic Fairtrade cotton.
10. Neutral Classic Beanie
Second from Neutral is their Neutral Classic Beanie (code O93055). As with the previous item, this is heavy gauge and double layered with a folded bottom cuff. We think the Fairtrade flag label on the cuff is a particularly nice touch. After all, there’s no point being shy about your eco-friendly credentials.
11. Neutral Mixed Knit Beanie
Have you spotted it? Yep, that fabulous Fairtrade flag label is visible again. Other than that lovely feature, this Neutral Mixed Knit Beanie (code O93056) offers an interesting textural twist with the different knits. Again, a heavy gauge bit of headwear and it comes in seven attractive colours.
12. Neutral Organic Jersey Hat
Right, time to slide a slightly more street style element into our eco-friendly blank beanies piece. The Neutral Organic Jersey Hat (code O93050) is obviously a lighter weight option at single jersey knit, 155 g/m². It’s one layer, has soft quality to it, and finished with a cool roll up detail to the bottom hem.
13. Beechfield Organic Cotton Beanie
Our next section of beanie hats come from Beechfield. The latter are a big deal as far as blank headwear goes for the customisation market. And it’s great to see them expanding their organic selection. We start with their Organic Cotton Beanie (code B50). Worth noting because it’s their first foray into organic cotton beanies.
14. Beechfield Organic Waffle Beanie
Think tactile, soft and comfortable. Then add both eco and skin friendly into the mix and you have the Beechfield Organic Waffle Beanie (code B52N). This stand-out piece of headgear is constructed from OCS certified organic cotton. A sustainable choice with a tear away label which makes for simpler customisation and rebranding.
15. Beechfield Organic Snowstar® Beanie
Okay, how about a hat which has some streetwear vibe as well as an outdoorsy feel? After all, you can’t beat a bobble on a beanie. The Beechfield Organic cotton Snowstar® Beanie (code B450N) certainly has one of those. Plus, it’s made from certified organic cotton and comes in a classic colour range.
16. Beechfield Organic Original Beanie
Our final pick from Beechfield is a design based on one of their most enduring styles in terms of beanies. This Beechfield Organic Original Cuffed Beanie (code B45N) takes that tried and tested style and gives it a new, and very welcome, organic lease of life. And does so in a choice of seven super shades.
17. Result Recycled Printers Beanie
No article about eco-friendly blank beanies would be right without including at least one which puts printing in the picture. So, here we have it. The Result Genuine Recycled Double Knit Printers Beanie (code RC927X). This is a printable take on their classic super warm beanie made from 50% recycled material.
18. Result Recycled Woolly Ski Hat
Fancy taking to the slopes in sustainable style? Yes, we agree, it’s probably the only way to go. To that end, here we have the Result Genuine Recycled Woolly Ski Hat (code RC929X). Double thickness and soft knit, this plain beanie is simply begging to be rebranded. Once again, made from 50% recycled materials.
19. Result Recycled Compass Beanie
Now, Result’s Compass range offers something a little different with its contrast aesthetic. And this Result Genuine Recycled Compass Beanie (code RC930X) is a rather good example. The deep, contrasting cuff is a strong design feature. It’s a double thickness, has a soft-feel knit, and is available in six colour combos.
20. Result Recycled Thinsulate™ Beanie
This is one to think about if keeping the customer’s head warm is part of your brand concept. The Result Genuine Recycled Thinsulate™ Beanie (RC933X) has a 3M label inside to verify the Thinsulate content. It’s got a deep cuff and a soft feel. But, worth noting that it is only available in black, grey and navy.
Eco-Friendly Blank Beanies.
There we have it. Our latest selection of responsibly sourced plain beanie hats. And it’s selection which we think is pretty hard to beat. Beanies have long been a winner when it comes to rebranding. And choosing a blank product which has less environmental impact is something which will only enhance the overall appeal of the finished item. The good news is that there are more and more blank clothing suppliers who are producing sustainable merchandise. In many ways, it’s the proverbial no-brainer. Yes, it’s better for the planet. But it’s also an attribute and an increasingly big selling point for customers.