The Official "The Beanie Factory"

A true factory direct American manufacturer in Ohio

The Beanie Factory operates as a genuine factory, not a reseller. There are no hidden overseas plants, no anonymous subcontractors, and no layers of markup between the buyer and the people who actually make the product. Everything happens in house at the Parma, Ohio facility, which gives the company complete control over quality, consistency, and production timelines.

This model is especially important in the promotional products industry, where many items are imported, relabeled, and shipped with little transparency. By keeping production domestic and fully visible, The Beanie Factory offers something that has become rare: a direct relationship with a real American manufacturer that customers can visit, speak with, and trust.

You can learn more about The Beanie Factory and its products at thebeaniefactory.us.

Veteran founded innovation: the story behind H Stitch technology

The Beanie Factory was founded by a United States Army veteran who understood how much comfort, fit, and reliability matter when you rely on gear for long hours in demanding conditions. That experience directly influenced one of the company’s defining innovations: its patented H Stitch technology.

Traditional knit beanies typically place a seam right at the top center of the crown. Over time, that seam can create a pressure point that becomes uncomfortable, especially when worn under a helmet or hard hat. The H Stitch approach does something simple and effective. Instead of eliminating seams altogether, it relocates the main seam lines to the sides of the beanie. This change allows the beanie to contour more naturally to the shape of the head and removes the pressure point from the crown.

The result is a beanie that feels better, sits better, and performs better under helmets, hard hats, and protective equipment. The Beanie Pro line, which features this construction, has become a favorite for construction crews, utility workers, first responders, public safety teams, and anyone who wears headwear for long stretches of time.

More than one style: a full lineup of beanies and winter hats

Although the H Stitch design has become closely associated with The Beanie Factory, it is only one part of what the company offers. The Beanie Factory produces a full range of traditional beanies, knit caps, and winter hats, all made in the United States and fully customizable.

The product line includes classic cuffed beanies, uncuffed styles, watch caps, ribbed knits, jacquard patterned designs, pom pom hats, and youth sizes for kids and infants. Each piece is knitted using premium acrylic yarn selected for softness, warmth, durability, and long term color retention. Because every beanie is produced in house, the company can maintain tight quality control from the first stitch to the final inspection.

This combination of patented innovation and traditional styles allows The Beanie Factory to serve a wide range of customers, from skilled trades and industrial teams to schools, nonprofits, corporate groups, outdoor brands, and retailers.

Modern promotional accessories: NFC keychains and custom leatherette

As the company has grown, it has steadily expanded beyond knit headwear into modern promotional accessories that complement its beanies and give customers additional ways to showcase their brand. One of the most popular additions has been Smart Plus NFC infused keychains, which include embedded Near Field Communication tags. With a simple tap of a smartphone, recipients can be directed to a website, digital business card, social media profile, event registration page, or any custom URL.

The Beanie Factory also produces standalone custom leatherette keychains in a wide range of colors, shapes, and finishes. These keychains are laser engraved or UV printed in house and built to withstand daily use, making them a practical and long lasting alternative to disposable giveaways and paper business cards.

That same NFC technology has been implemented into beanies upon custom requests.

Customization and branding that go beyond the basics

Customization is one of the strongest parts of The Beanie Factory’s value. The company offers a range of branding options that allow clients to elevate their products beyond traditional embroidery. These options include precision laser engraved patches, full color UV printed patches, direct embroidery, woven patches, jacquard knitting, custom woven labels, and private label packaging for retail ready presentation.

Every patch is sewn on rather than glued, which improves durability and gives the final product a more premium feel. Clients receive complimentary digital mockups created by human designers, along with artwork cleanup, vectorization, and design guidance to ensure logos and graphics translate cleanly onto knitwear and accessories.

Trusted by major brands, institutions, and organizations

The Beanie Factory’s commitment to quality, reliability, and American manufacturing has helped it earn approval as a vendor for many respected organizations across a wide range of industries. The company is approved or actively onboarding with some of the most recognized names in the world, including:

• Ford Motor Company
• JPMorgan Chase
• UPS
• CVS Health
• United Airlines
• AIG
• Capital Group
• CDW
• RTX
• Eaton
• TJX
• Peloton
• Bausch and Lomb
• Boston Scientific
• UCB
• Boehringer Ingelheim
• Kairos Power
• National Grid
• ADUSA (Ahold Delhaize USA Services)
• American Red Cross

This vendor portfolio spans corporate, industrial, healthcare, financial, nonprofit, government, and public safety sectors. It reflects not only the quality of the products themselves but also the company’s ability to meet strict requirements around compliance, documentation, insurance, and supply chain reliability.

Walmart Open Call Golden Ticket: a defining milestone

One of the most significant milestones in the company’s growth came when The Beanie Factory by Haakwear was awarded a Walmart Open Call Golden Ticket. Walmart’s Open Call program is an annual initiative that invites American manufacturers to pitch products that are made, grown, or assembled in the United States for potential placement in Walmart stores and on Walmart.com.

Receiving a Golden Ticket means that Walmart buyers saw clear potential in The Beanie Factory’s products and committed to moving forward with them at a national level. As a result, The Beanie Factory’s products are on track to be available in Walmart stores across the United States, bringing American made beanies and accessories to a much wider audience.

You can read more about the Open Call program on Walmart’s official site at Walmart Open Call.

A young brand with a clear mission

Since the brand name The Beanie Factory was officially established in 2022, the company has grown quickly while staying focused on the principles it started with: American manufacturing, ethical production, and products built to last. Being veteran owned is not just a line in a biography. It shapes the way the business is run, from attention to detail and accountability to the way relationships with customers and partners are handled.

Customers who work with The Beanie Factory partner directly with the people who make their items. There are no hidden factories and no confusing chains of responsibility. Instead, there is a clear, transparent process grounded in honest communication and realistic timelines. Whether the project involves outfitting a field crew, launching a marketing campaign, supporting a nonprofit initiative, or building a retail line, the goal remains the same: deliver products that people actually want to wear and use.

As The Beanie Factory continues to expand its presence through corporate partnerships, institutional approvals, and nationwide retail opportunities like Walmart, it remains anchored to its core belief that American made products, produced in a real factory, still matter. The growth is significant, but the mission is simple. Make high quality beanies and promotional products in the United States, support domestic jobs, and offer real value in a marketplace that often settles for less.