What Is the Best Beanie Style for Custom Logo Placement?

When it comes to designing a custom beanie, one of the most important decisions isn’t color - it’s style.

Different beanie constructions affect:

• Logo visibility

• Stitch clarity

• Placement size

• Brand perception

• Cost

If you're ordering custom beanies for a ski resort, startup, university, music festival, or corporate team, choosing the right base style ensures your logo looks sharp - not distorted or cramped.

Here’s how to choose the best beanie style for custom logo placement.

1. Cuffed Beanies (Best Overall for Logo Visibility)

Best for: Most brands, companies, ski resorts, and events
Logo methods: Embroidery, woven patch, leather patch, PVC patch

Cuffed beanies are the most versatile option for logo placement.

Why they work:

• The cuff creates a flat, double-layer surface

• Logos appear centered and structured

• Embroidery stays crisp and readable

• Patch applications look elevated and premium

• Works well for both small and medium logo sizes

Because the cuff folds over, the logo sits on a thicker surface, preventing distortion and improving stitch density.

At Fourbital Factory, this is typically the most-requested style for custom embroidered beanies.

Bottom line: If you want clean, professional logo placement, choose a cuffed beanie.

2. Ribbed Knit Beanies (Best for Minimal Logos)

Best for: Simple wordmarks, small icons
Logo methods: Small embroidery

Ribbed knit beanies have vertical knit ridges. These add texture but can slightly affect fine detail.

Best practices:

• Keep logos simple

• Avoid thin lines

• Use bold fonts or compact icons

• Keep embroidery small to medium size

If your brand aesthetic is minimalist or street-inspired, ribbed knit can look great — just keep the design clean.

3. Jacquard Beanies (Best for Integrated Branding)

Best for: Large logos, repeat patterns, bold designs
Logo methods: Knit-in (not embroidered)

Jacquard beanies are different.

Instead of stitching a logo on top, the design is knitted directly into the fabric. That means:

• No raised embroidery

• Unlimited color options within the knit

• Seamless integration

• Full-beanie branding potential

This style works especially well for:

• Ski resorts

• Winter events

• University merchandise

• Large, bold logos

However, jacquard designs require simplification - extremely small details don’t translate well in knit form.

4. Pom Beanies (Best for Ski & Outdoor Brands)

Best for: Resorts, winter events, lifestyle brands
Logo methods: Embroidery on the cuff

Pom beanies are essentially cuffed or midi beanies with a pom on top.

The logo placement is identical to a standard cuffed beanie - on the folded cuff - but the pom adds:

• A more playful aesthetic

• Strong winter association

• High retail appeal

If your audience is outdoor-focused or ski-driven, this style performs extremely well.

5. Midi Beanies

Best for: fashion, streetwear, and lifestyle brands
Logo methods: Front embroidery, woven or knit-in logos

Midi beanies are a popular choice for modern brand merch thanks to their balanced fit and streamlined look. Sitting between a shallow skully and a full-depth cuffed beanie, they feel substantial without appearing bulky or oversized.

For branding, midi beanies work especially well because the slightly taller crown creates a consistent front area for logos. Embroidery and woven labels sit flat and remain clearly visible when worn, making this style ideal for clean wordmarks and simple icon logos.

Because midi beanies hold their shape well over time, logos stay crisp even with frequent wear. They’re also versatile across seasons - warm enough for colder months but light enough for indoor use - which helps increase wear frequency and overall brand exposure.

So, What’s the Best Beanie Style?

For most brands, a cuffed beanie with embroidery offers the cleanest, most professional logo placement.

If you want:

• Maximum detail → Choose embroidery on a cuff

• Full-beanie branding → Choose jacquard knit

• Ski aesthetic → Choose pom beanie

• Minimal look → Choose ribbed knit

If you're unsure, we typically guide clients toward cuffed beanies first — especially for startups, tech companies, universities, and ski resorts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of beanie is best for embroidery?

A cuffed beanie is the best type of beanie for embroidery because the folded cuff provides a flat, double-layer surface that improves stitch clarity and prevents distortion.

Are cuffed beanies better for logos?

Yes. Cuffed beanies are generally better for logos because they offer a defined placement area, stronger structure, and better readability compared to slouch or uncuffed styles.

What is the difference between jacquard and embroidered beanies?

Jacquard beanies have the design knitted directly into the fabric, while embroidered beanies have the logo stitched on top of the knit surface. Jacquard allows full-beanie branding, while embroidery allows greater detail for smaller logos.

Can you put a logo on a ribbed beanie?

Yes, but it works best with simple, bold logos. The ribbed texture can interfere with very fine details.

What is the most popular custom beanie style?

The most popular custom beanie style for logo placement is a cuffed knit beanie with embroidered branding.