At French Press Custom in Santa Fe Springs, an embroidered beanie with a 5,000-stitch logo costs $12.06 each at 24 pieces on a cuffed Sportsman SP12, $11.77 on an uncuffed Sportsman SP08 and $12.74 on a Sportsman SP15 pom beanie, before tax. At 100 pieces those drop to $9.43, $9.14 and $10.11. Digitizing is a one-time $45 per design.
The style changes the look and where the logo sits far more than the price. Below: the three styles side by side, nine blanks priced at 24, 50 and 100, what the embroidery alone costs, and what fits on a cuff. Every price comes from the same engine as our quote calculator, per piece, before sales tax.
Cuffed vs uncuffed vs pom: what is the difference?
| Style | How it is built | Where the logo goes | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuffed | A longer knit, usually about 12 inches, folded up into a cuff | On the front of the folded cuff | Company and crew gear, the default team beanie |
| Uncuffed | A shorter knit, about 8 to 8.5 inches, no fold | Directly on the front of the knit | A closer, low-profile fit and layering under hoods |
| Pom | A cuffed beanie with a pom-pom on top | On the cuff, same as a cuffed beanie | Holiday merch, ski trips, schools and youth teams |
Lengths come from the supplier descriptions in our S&S Activewear catalog. A pom does not change the embroidery: the cuff is stitched the same way, so any price difference comes from the blank.
Beanies in our catalog, priced with a logo
All prices are for a front logo up to 5,000 stitches, black (or the first listed color), per piece before sales tax, beanie and embroidery included. Add $45 digitizing once per design. Browse all styles in our beanie catalog.
| Beanie | Style | Knit and length | Colors | 24 pcs | 50 pcs | 100 pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsman SP12 | Cuffed | 100% acrylic, 12 inch, adjustable cuff | 35 | $12.06 | $10.74 | $9.43 |
| YP Classics 1501KC | Cuffed | 100% acrylic, 12 inch | 19 | $13.48 | $12.16 | $10.85 |
| Richardson 146R | Cuffed, waffle knit | 100% acrylic, 11.5 inch | 8 | $16.94 | $15.62 | $14.31 |
| Atlantis Headwear NELSON | Cuffed | 100% organic cotton, 11 inch | 7 | $24.82 | $23.50 | $22.19 |
| Sportsman SP08 | Uncuffed | 100% acrylic, 8 inch | 31 | $11.77 | $10.45 | $9.14 |
| YP Classics 1500KC | Uncuffed | 100% acrylic, 8.5 inch | 14 | $13.26 | $11.94 | $10.63 |
| Sportsman SP15 | Pom | 100% acrylic, 12 inch, 3 inch cuff | 31 | $12.74 | $11.42 | $10.11 |
| YP Classics 1501P | Pom | 100% acrylic, 12 inch, dense knit | 4 | $15.13 | $13.81 | $12.50 |
| Richardson 134 | Pom, multi-color | 100% acrylic, 12 inch | 3 | $20.23 | $18.91 | $17.60 |
Heather colors on the Sportsman styles are acrylic and polyester blends. Beanies are one size, so there are no 2XL upcharges, but a few colors carry an upcharge: a Green Camo SP12 with the same logo is $15.42 at 24 pieces against $12.06 for black. Safety Yellow and Blaze Orange SP12s are the same price as black, which helps crews that need to be seen.
What does beanie embroidery cost on its own?
Beanies are priced on our cap embroidery rate, which is lower per piece than the rate for sweatshirts and shirts. The decoration part of each price above is:
| Quantity | Beanie or cap logo, up to 5,000 stitches | Same logo on a sweatshirt (flat rate) |
|---|---|---|
| 24 to 47 | $7.88 | $9.63 |
| 48 to 99 | $6.56 | $7.88 |
| 100 to 199 | $5.25 | $6.56 |
Up to 5,000 stitches are included in the base rate, so a small 3,000-stitch wordmark costs the same as a 5,000-stitch logo. Bigger logos add a little per thousand stitches. On a Sportsman SP12:
| Logo size | 24 pcs | 50 pcs | 100 pcs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5,000 stitches | $12.06 | $10.74 | $9.43 |
| 8,000 stitches | $13.21 | $11.90 | $10.53 |
| 10,000 stitches | $13.98 | $12.67 | $11.27 |
A second logo is a second embroidery location with its own digitizing. A front logo plus a small back logo on an SP12 is $19.93 per beanie at 24 pieces, plus $90 in digitizing for the two designs. Our embroidery price list has the full stitch tiers for every garment, and stitch count explained shows how a logo is measured.
The digitizing fee, and when you pay it
Digitizing turns your logo into a stitch file the machine can run. It is $45 per design, paid once. We keep the file, so next winter's reorder of the same beanie logo skips the fee. If the same logo goes on a hoodie and a beanie, tell us when you request a quote: the calculator adds $45 to each embroidered item, and a cuff version is often sized differently from a left-chest version.
Spread across the order, the fee matters most on small runs. At 24 SP12 beanies it adds $1.88 per beanie ($13.94 all in); at 100 it adds about 45 cents ($9.88 all in).
What fits on a beanie cuff?
A standard cuff gives roughly a 4 inch wide by 2 inch tall stitch area, and most beanie logos run 2.5 to 3.5 inches wide. That shapes the art:
- Fits well: a one-line wordmark, a compact badge or icon, a short name plus a small mark.
- Needs simplifying: wide lockups with a tagline, stacked logos taller than the cuff, very fine text. We often simplify these during digitizing so they stay legible on the rib.
- Better as a patch: detailed art on chunky, cable or waffle knits. A sewn-on leather, suede or woven patch carries small text and fine lines that a deep knit swallows.
An uncuffed beanie has no fold, so the logo sits on the front of the knit itself. Keep it compact either way: a beanie front is curved and stretches when worn, and we confirm placement on your proof.
Two things we do not push on beanies. Puff (3D) embroidery is a structured-cap technique, and the knit already gives the surface depth. Screen printing and transfers do not sit well on deep rib texture. For the full rundown on caps, see embroidered hats in Los Angeles.
Our take
From the shop floor: the reason a beanie logo looks flat and crisp is the hooping, not the knit. We hoop each beanie with a cutaway stabilizer behind the cuff. That keeps the stitches dense and flat while the knit still stretches over the head, and the stabilizer stays inside the cuff fold where nobody sees or feels it. Skipping that step is how logos end up wavy.
If you are torn between styles, the Sportsman SP12 is the safe pick: the lowest price of the cuffed styles above, 35 colors, and a cuff that suits nearly every logo. Pick the SP15 if you want the pom for a holiday or ski look, and the SP08 if your team wants a shorter beanie that layers under a hood. You can mix knit colors within one run, since the stitch file does not change.
Ordering from Los Angeles or Orange County
- Where we are. 14130 Rosecrans Ave, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, serving Los Angeles and Orange County.
- Minimums. DTG none, DTF 12, embroidery 24, screen printing 36 pieces per design. Hats and beanies 24 per design, whatever the decoration.
- Timing. About 2-3 weeks after art approval. Rush available depending on the schedule. Tell us your date.
- Contact. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm PT, (562) 407-3800, sales@frenchpresscustom.com.
Every order gets a free digital proof before we stitch. Pickup is free at the shop, or we ship by UPS or FedEx. Ordering beanies with jackets? See embroidered company jackets and beanies, and our embroidery service covers everything else we stitch.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to embroider a logo on a beanie?
At French Press Custom, a Sportsman SP12 cuffed beanie with a logo up to 5,000 stitches is $12.06 each at 24 pieces, $10.74 at 50 and $9.43 at 100, before tax. The embroidery part is $7.88, $6.56 and $5.25 per piece, plus a one-time $45 digitizing fee.
Do cuffed or uncuffed beanies cost less to customize?
They are close. With the same logo, an uncuffed Sportsman SP08 is $11.77 at 24 pieces and a cuffed SP12 is $12.06. The embroidery price is the same; only the blank differs.
Does a pom-pom beanie cost more to embroider?
No. The pom does not change the embroidery. A Sportsman SP15 pom beanie is $12.74 at 24 pieces, 68 cents more than the SP12, and that difference is the blank.
How big can a logo be on a beanie cuff?
Roughly 4 inches wide by 2 inches tall, and most beanie logos run 2.5 to 3.5 inches wide. Wide lockups usually need to be simplified during digitizing.
What is the minimum order for custom beanies?
24 pieces per design, whatever the decoration. You can mix knit colors inside those 24.
Do I pay the digitizing fee again on a reorder?
No. The $45 digitizing fee is paid once per design, and we keep your stitch file for reorders.
Can you put a patch on a beanie instead of embroidery?
Yes. On chunky, cable or waffle knits a sewn-on leather, suede or woven patch is often the better choice, because it holds fine detail the knit would swallow.
