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Sportsman SP08J1 - 8" Knit Beanie - Dark Heather Gray
Selected Color: Dark Heather Gray31 colors
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Description
The Sportsman SP08 is the 8 Inch Knit Cuffed Beanie, a 100% acrylic knit beanie with a 3-inch fold-over cuff in a shorter 8-inch body that sits close to the head with little slouch, at one of the lowest unit costs in the knit-beanie class. It is the cold-weather blank a shop reaches for when a winter program wants a tighter, closer-fitting cuffed beanie to embroider or patch at volume, the default for sports teams, school and event winter merch, promotional product runs and decorators building a cold-weather line beside their cap program. The acrylic knit holds insulation while staying soft and stretchy, the shorter 8-inch body gives a snug skull-cap fit, and the double-layer fold-over cuff is the decoration zone every method targets.
The cuff, not the body, decides the decoration on a beanie. Flat embroidery is the headline method, stitched directly into the fold-over cuff where the double layer gives a stable backing, and it is the default for a team or corporate logo on the SP08. A woven or embroidered patch sews to the cuff for a clean branded badge, and a leather or PU patch stitches to the cuff for a premium outdoor look; stitch the patch rather than relying on heat alone, since the acrylic knit stretches and a heat-set bond moves on a knit surface. A heat-transfer or DTF label presses onto the flat cuff for small lettering, kept modest so the design does not distort when the knit stretches over a head. Three-dimensional puff embroidery does not apply, since the soft ribbed knit cuff has no firm buckram or foam panel to hold a raised foam stitch; route puff work to a structured foam-front cap. Screen printing does not apply either, since a ribbed stretch knit is not a flat printable panel. Sublimation does not apply, since this is an acrylic knit, not a polyester woven substrate.
- Brand: Sportsman
- Style: SP08 (8 Inch Knit Cuffed Beanie)
- Fabric: 100% acrylic knit on solid colours; Heather Gray 62/38 acrylic/polyester; other heathers 50/50 acrylic/polyester; Green Camo and Grey Camo 95/5 acrylic/elastane
- Construction: 8-inch acrylic knit. 3-inch fold-over cuff. Double-layer cuff for a clean decoration surface. Snug close-fitting stretch fit.
- Fit: One size fits most, adjustable cuff
- Colors available: 31 shades from White, Camel and Gold to Black, Navy, Maroon and Forest, including a heather range, neon brights and camo (check current availability on the product page)
- Ordering: available by the piece or by the case; confirm current packing per case for your colour before a large order
- Care: Hand wash cold. Lay flat to dry. Do not iron decoration.
The reorder note specific to this style: confirm whether your colourway is a solid 100% acrylic, a heather blend or a camo before a repeat run, because the cuff colour and the thread or patch contrast drive the look more than the body. The SP08 sits in a Sportsman knit-beanie line that also runs a longer 12-inch cut and a pom-pom version, so a program can match cuff and colour across beanie styles for a coordinated winter range. The double-layer fold-over cuff keeps the embroidery surface flat and consistent run to run. TheClothingSpace stocks the SP08 at wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase as case and unit quantities rise, among the lowest prices online for this style, with fast US shipping on stocked colours.
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Features
- 100% preshrunk cotton
- Made with sustainably and fairly grown USA cotton
- Seamless rib at neck
- Taped shoulder-to-shoulder
- Double-needle stitching throughout
- Tear-away label
- Quarter-turned to eliminate center crease
- 7/8" collar
- Classic fit
Shipping & Returns
All Blank orders of $59 or more are shipped FREE same day via UPS Ground. Blank orders under $59 will qualify for the following shipping options:
- USPS Blank Apparel Shipping (2-4 Business Days): $4.99
- UPS Ground (1-2 Business Days): $8.99
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Fill out the Blank Apparel Return Form within 30 days of the order date to be eligible for a refund or return.
Note: All blank orders shipped outside of the continental US are not eligible for return, exchange, or refund.
Decoration Method Compatibility
How this blank performs across popular decoration methods.
| Method | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Embroidery | ✓ | the headline method; stitched directly into the fold-over cuff where the double layer gives a stable backing for a team or corporate logo |
| Woven / Embroidered Patch | ✓ | sews to the cuff for a clean branded badge that reads well across solid, heather and camo colours |
| Leather / PU Patch | ✓ | stitches to the cuff for a premium outdoor look; stitch the patch rather than relying on heat alone, since the acrylic knit stretches and a heat-set bond moves on a knit surface |
| Heat-Transfer / DTF Label | ✓ | presses onto the flat cuff for small lettering; keep the design modest so it does not distort when the knit stretches over a head |
| 3D Puff Embroidery | ✗ | the soft ribbed knit cuff has no firm buckram or foam panel to hold a raised foam stitch; route puff work to a structured foam-front cap |
| Screen Print | ✗ | a ribbed stretch knit is not a flat printable panel; route branding to embroidery or a sewn patch on the cuff |
| Sublimation | ✗ | this is an acrylic knit, not a polyester woven substrate, so dye-sublimation will not bond |
How Does the Sportsman SP08 Compare?
| Spec | Sportsman SP08 (8 Inch Knit Cuffed Beanie) | Sportsman SP12 (12 Inch Solid Knit Cuffed Beanie) | Sportsman SP15 (Pom-Pom 12 Inch Knit Beanie) | Yupoong 1501 (Cuffed Knit Beanie) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $3.27 | $3.51 | $2.35 | $4.71 |
| Weight | One size | One size | One size | One size |
| Yarn / Fabric | 100% acrylic knit | 100% acrylic knit | 100% acrylic knit | 100% acrylic knit |
| Fit | One size, cuffed | One size, cuffed | One size, cuffed | One size, cuffed |
| Construction | Shorter 8-inch knit, 3-inch fold-over cuff | Longer 12-inch knit, fold-over cuff | 12-inch knit with a pom-pom top | Premium cuffed knit, branded |
| Best For | Closer-fitting short cuffed beanie for embroidery | Taller cuffed cut in the same line | Lowest-cost pom version in the same line | Premium branded cuffed beanie alternative |
Fabric Blend by Color Group
Not all colorways share the same fabric composition. Check the blend before ordering for decoration jobs where substrate matters.
| Color Group | Blend | Print Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Light solid colours (White, Camel, Gold, Safety Yellow, Neon Green, Neon Pink, Pink) | 100% acrylic | Run a dark or contrast thread and patch for a logo that reads on a light cuff |
| Mid and dark solid colours (Black, Navy, Maroon, Forest, Royal Blue, Cardinal, Purple, Brown, Red, Blaze Orange) | 100% acrylic | Run a light, metallic or tonal thread and a light-ground patch so the mark holds against the dark cuff |
| Heathers and camo (Heather Gray 62/38, other heathers 50/50, Green Camo and Grey Camo 95/5) | acrylic/polyester or acrylic/elastane blend | A woven or embroidered patch reads cleanest over a heather or camo cuff where direct embroidery can get lost in the melange |