Brendle's Cuffed Beanie
One size / Baby Pink
$24.99
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Brendle's began in Elkin, North Carolina, as SW&Y Supply, a wholesale grocery distributor in 1918. Decades later, the company grew into a catalog showroom retailer, with its first catalog published in 1957 and merchandise ranging from jewelry and toys to sporting goods and electronics. This cuffed beanie brings that distinctive Southern retail story into an everyday accessory, recalling a regional name that once connected shoppers across five states. A thoughtful choice for Brendle's collectors and anyone drawn to local shopping history.
Brendle's was a chain of catalog showrooms based in Elkin, North Carolina. Its business began in 1918 as SW&Y Supply, a wholesale grocery-distributing company. In 1953, Douglas D. Brendle, the founder's grandson, joined the business and began adding toys and housewares, converting the Elkin warehouse into its first wholesale showroom. The company published its first catalog in 1957. Its showrooms later carried jewelry, toys, sporting goods and electronics. At its peak in 1990, Brendle's operated 58 showrooms across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia and Tennessee and had 3,000 employees. It filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 1992 and closed six stores. Douglas Brendle retired in 1995. The company filed for Chapter 11 again in April 1996, then reduced its chain to 12 stores and tried to refocus on home goods, crafts and party items while dropping electronics, toys and sporting goods. The strategy did not take hold in time, and Brendle's decided to go out of business in December 1996.
Brendle's began in Elkin, North Carolina, as SW&Y Supply, a wholesale grocery distributor in 1918. Decades later, the company grew into a catalog showroom retailer, with its first catalog published in 1957 and merchandise ranging from jewelry and toys to sporting goods and electronics. This cuffed beanie brings that distinctive Southern retail story into an everyday accessory, recalling a regional name that once connected shoppers across five states. A thoughtful choice for Brendle's collectors and anyone drawn to local shopping history.
Brendle's was a chain of catalog showrooms based in Elkin, North Carolina. Its business began in 1918 as SW&Y Supply, a wholesale grocery-distributing company. In 1953, Douglas D. Brendle, the founder's grandson, joined the business and began adding toys and housewares, converting the Elkin warehouse into its first wholesale showroom. The company published its first catalog in 1957. Its showrooms later carried jewelry, toys, sporting goods and electronics. At its peak in 1990, Brendle's operated 58 showrooms across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia and Tennessee and had 3,000 employees. It filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 1992 and closed six stores. Douglas Brendle retired in 1995. The company filed for Chapter 11 again in April 1996, then reduced its chain to 12 stores and tried to refocus on home goods, crafts and party items while dropping electronics, toys and sporting goods. The strategy did not take hold in time, and Brendle's decided to go out of business in December 1996.
| 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.