Adelphia Communications Cuffed Beanie
One size / Baby Pink
$24.99
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Mark a chapter in American cable history with this Adelphia Communications cuffed beanie. Founded in Coudersport in 1952, the company grew from a local cable franchise into a major operator, reaching more than two million subscribers in 1998. Its story spans family ownership, business communications, and the sale of its cable operations in 2006. For collectors drawn to regional Pennsylvania companies and the visual culture of late twentieth-century television, this piece offers an easy way to keep Adelphia in view.
Adelphia Communications Corporation began in 1952, when brothers Gus and John Rigas bought a cable television franchise in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, for $300. After two decades in the business, they incorporated the company as Adelphia, a Greek word meaning “brothers,” and combined cable properties under its name. The company went public and expanded into advertising through Adelphia Media Services in 1989, then business internet, telephone and voice-messaging services through Adelphia Business Solutions in 1991. It reached more than two million subscribers in 1998. Financial revelations in 2002 exposed $2.3 billion in unrecorded co-borrowings involving Rigas family entities; Adelphia filed for bankruptcy that June. A restructuring plan was approved in 2004. In July 2006, the company sold its cable operations to Comcast and Time Warner for $17.6 billion, and ceased doing business. Time Warner Cable succeeded Adelphia as a publicly traded corporation in 2007. Its cable assets were spun out in 2009 and acquired by Charter Communications in 2016; the service is now known as Spectrum. The Rigas family also established Zito Media to serve some areas not included in the sale, including much of Potter County, Pennsylvania.
Mark a chapter in American cable history with this Adelphia Communications cuffed beanie. Founded in Coudersport in 1952, the company grew from a local cable franchise into a major operator, reaching more than two million subscribers in 1998. Its story spans family ownership, business communications, and the sale of its cable operations in 2006. For collectors drawn to regional Pennsylvania companies and the visual culture of late twentieth-century television, this piece offers an easy way to keep Adelphia in view.
Adelphia Communications Corporation began in 1952, when brothers Gus and John Rigas bought a cable television franchise in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, for $300. After two decades in the business, they incorporated the company as Adelphia, a Greek word meaning “brothers,” and combined cable properties under its name. The company went public and expanded into advertising through Adelphia Media Services in 1989, then business internet, telephone and voice-messaging services through Adelphia Business Solutions in 1991. It reached more than two million subscribers in 1998. Financial revelations in 2002 exposed $2.3 billion in unrecorded co-borrowings involving Rigas family entities; Adelphia filed for bankruptcy that June. A restructuring plan was approved in 2004. In July 2006, the company sold its cable operations to Comcast and Time Warner for $17.6 billion, and ceased doing business. Time Warner Cable succeeded Adelphia as a publicly traded corporation in 2007. Its cable assets were spun out in 2009 and acquired by Charter Communications in 2016; the service is now known as Spectrum. The Rigas family also established Zito Media to serve some areas not included in the sale, including much of Potter County, Pennsylvania.
| One size | |
| Length (Uncuffed), in | 12.00 |
| Length (Cuffed), in | 9.00 |
| Width, in | 8.13 |
| Circumreference, in | 17.25 - 18.50 |
This cuffed beanie carries a lived-in street energy—soft, warm, and quietly bold. The low-profile embroidery sits on the cuff like a personal insignia: a small, slightly distressed logo with a touch of red that reads as both vintage and current. It slips on easily and stays put through commutes, late-night walks, and chilly market runs, adding a subtle graphic edge without shouting.
Wear it with a worn denim jacket, layered knit, or an oversized coat. It works for creatives who like to curate a look that’s casual but considered, for city cyclists who need dependable warmth, or for anyone who favors compact, tactile details. The hypoallergenic acrylic knit keeps things comfortable against the skin while the 12" cuff gives you styling flexibility—fold it high for warmth or roll it low for a slouchier silhouette. This is a small, everyday piece that quietly completes an outfit and ages into its own personality.
Product features
- 100% turbo acrylic knit — warm, durable, and easy-care.
- 12" cuffed design — versatile fit and styling options.
- One size fits most — stretchy, comfortable, and unrestrictive.
- Embroidered decoration — subtle, long-lasting graphic detail.
- Hypoallergenic and compliant — safer for sensitive skin and meets safety standards.
Care instructions
- Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.
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Product information: Yupoong 1501KC, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults
Care instructions: Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.