Participant Media Cuffed Beanie
Celebrate Participant Media’s place in a distinctive era of socially engaged film and television with this Cuffed Beanie. Founded by Jeffrey Skoll in 2004 as Participant Productions, the company grew from a film-focused venture into a broader media organization with television, digital projects, and international ambitions. Its history connects award-winning films including Spotlight and Green Book with changing platforms and advocacy-minded storytelling. A considered pick for collectors and fans of independent media history.
Founded in January 2004 in the United States by Jeffrey Skoll as Participant Productions, the company set out to make commercially viable entertainment connected to social issues. Its early slate included American Gun, Syriana, North Country and An Inconvenient Truth. In March 2008, it changed its name to Participant Media to reflect expansion into television and other media. The company developed film, television and digital projects, and created the TakePart website and Participant Television division. In 2013, it launched the Pivot cable channel and Participant PanAmerica, a division for Spanish-language film production. In 2015, David Linde became CEO; that December, Participant joined Steven Spielberg, Reliance Entertainment and Entertainment One in creating Amblin Partners. Participant acquired digital brand SoulPancake in 2016, while Pivot and TakePart closed that year. In 2017, it earned B Corp certification and partnered with Lionsgate on international film distribution. Its films included Green Book and Spotlight, which won Best Picture Academy Awards. On April 16, 2024, Skoll announced that Participant would cease operations after two decades, ending development of new content and dismissing nearly all staff.
| 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.