Branded beanies for Türkiye outdoor and corporate programmes
Acrylic and merino-wool beanies for Uludağ ski resort kits, İstanbul outdoor events, employee winter programmes. Cuffed, pom-pom, one-size. MOQ 100, KDV 20% e-Fatura.
Where the beanie carries its place
Beanies earn repeat orders in two seasons a year in Türkiye: winter (November–February) for the outdoor and ski-resort market, and the corporate welcome-kit slot where the beanie replaces a cap for cool-weather programmes. Uludağ ski resort (Bursa), Kartalkaya (Bolu), and Erciyes (Kayseri) drive 1,000–5,000 unit runs each winter for resort staff and corporate ski-weekend kits. İstanbul outdoor events — the İstanbul Marathon in November, Bosphorus Cross-Continental swim in August (a cool early-morning swim where a beanie shows up), and the Lycian Way trekking season — generate 200–1,000 unit runs.
Yarn and construction
Standard acrylic (100% acrylic, 12 gg knit, anti-pilling finish) is the value option for 500+ unit runs; holds shape after 30+ washes, holds print and embroidery cleanly. The upgrade is a 70/30 acrylic-wool mix (warmer, softer, holds dye better). Premium is 100% merino wool (machine-washable at 30°C, soft against the skin, OEKO-TEX certified on request). Construction options: cuffed (folded band, more print surface), uncuffed (slouch fit, smaller print area), pom-pom (acrylic fur ball, top-knot). We hold five stock colourways for 300+ unit runs; Pantone dye-lot match for 1,000+.
How the beanie gets branded
Embroidery on the cuff is the default — flat or 3D puff embroidery, polyester thread, 60×30 mm typical. Woven label (40×15 mm) sewn to the side seam is the discreet move for premium programmes. Sublimation on the cuff is the move for full-colour photographic branding; common for ski-resort kits where the brand mark is part of the design. We avoid silkscreen on beanies — the knit surface rejects fine detail. For pom-pom beanies, the pom-pom itself can be dyed in the brand colour at no extra cost on 500+ unit runs.
Runs and budget
MOQ is 100 units. Lead time is 18–25 working days at 100–500 units, 25–35 working days at 500–2,000 units (winter season pressure adds 5–10 working days). Pricing ranges from TRY 65/unit at 500 units (acrylic, cuffed, flat embroidery) to TRY 285/unit at 200 units (merino wool, pom-pom, 3D puff embroidery). Strike-off TRY 320, credited at 500+ units. All prices ex-KDV, e-Fatura with 20% line.
Türkiye context
Production sits in Istanbul's Laleli textile cluster, with knit-and-sew capacity in Tekirdağ. The ski-resort market (Uludağ, Kartalkaya, Erciyes, Palandöken) drives the bulk of winter volume; corporate welcome kits for Bosphorus-front hotels, Levent tech offices, and Ataşehir HQ run 100–500 unit programmes. Sustainability programmes (Garanti BBVA, Sabancı, İş Bankası CSR) order GRS-certified recycled acrylic beanies at 500+ unit runs. EU export DDP with EUR.1 from İstanbul customs zone.
Frequently asked questions
Acrylic or merino wool for a Turkish winter?
Acrylic for 500+ unit runs (ski-resort kits, outdoor events). Acrylic-wool mix (70/30) for premium welcome kits. 100% merino wool for executive gifts and ESG programmes where the wearer will pay attention to the hand-feel. Merino machine-washable at 30°C.
Can we run a pom-pom on the beanie?
Yes — acrylic fur-pom or yarn-pom, dyed in the brand colour for 500+ unit runs. Pom-pom adds +TRY 12/unit and 3 working days. Standard colours are kept in stock.
What is the smallest run you accept?
100 units. Below 100 we move to a generic beanie with a sewn-on woven label, which is more cost-effective at small quantities and gives a similar brand effect.
Do you offer recycled acrylic beanies?
Yes — GRS-certified recycled acrylic (100% rPET yarn equivalent) on request, included with orders of 500+ units. Common for ESG-reporting programmes; merino wool is the natural-fibre alternative.
Can the beanie be packed individually?
Yes — folded, poly-bagged (TRY 22/unit) or in a kraft envelope with a printed care card (TRY 28/unit). Retail-ready packaging adds 2 working days to the schedule.
How do you invoice and what about export?
Domestic: e-Fatura with KDV 20%. EU export: tax-free invoice with EUR.1 certificate, DDP via İstanbul customs zone. Strike-off credited at 500+ units.
Discuss your beanie programme
Send the audience, quantity and yarn preference — sample within 7 working days