Understated markBlack and whiteLong knitOne size
The essentials: black long beanie with a white marking: BOXING in large capitals, ENTHUSIAST on a fine line beneath, a diagonal rule and a pictogram of a boxer on guard. Long cut with no cuff, one size. €29, free delivery.
The word that says training, not competing
An enthusiast is neither a licensed competitor nor a professional: it is someone who follows the sport, trains for himself, knows the fights and the names without ever stepping through the ropes. It is by far the largest group in any boxing gym.
The marking says exactly that, without claiming a record: a beanie that shows an interest rather than a camp, a governing body or a champion. Two colours, one printed area, and nothing else to explain.
What is on the beanie
Plain black ground. On the side, two white lines set on a diagonal: BOXING in wide capitals, ENTHUSIAST in fine capitals just beneath. A white rule runs down at an angle from the lettering, and a pictogram of a boxer on guard, arms folded in, sits above that rule.
That is the whole marking: two colours, one printed area, the rest of the beanie plain.
Technical specifications
The tip: two colours and a single printed area: this marking goes with anything, printed clothing included, where an all-over design asks for a plain outfit instead.
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Going further
Frequently asked questions
What is written on this beanie?
BOXING in large capitals and ENTHUSIAST beneath, in white on a black ground, with a pictogram of a boxer on guard.
What size is a long beanie?
One size: the knit stretches both ways and absorbs the difference in head size. The guide is visual - the beanie should cover the top of the ears without squeezing the temples. Flat it measures 28 cm / 11 in tall by 26.8 cm / 10.6 in wide.
What is the difference between a long beanie and a turn-up beanie?
The long beanie, or slouchy, falls on the nape with no cuff and is worn loose: that is the cut of this model. The turn-up knit folds over and lays a double thickness of knit on the ears, for a height of 21.5 cm / 8.5 in once folded.
Does it work for training?
The soft knit stays out of the way when you drop your head and takes the sweat off the forehead during bag work. It then folds into a bag pocket without holding a crease.
Is the whole beanie printed?
No. One area of the side carries the marking and the rest of the beanie is plain black, which is what makes it easy to wear with printed clothing.
How do you wash a beanie without stretching it?
Hand wash cold, no spin, then dry flat. A beanie hung up or put through a tumble dryer stretches out and loses the hold that keeps it over the ears. Do not iron the print.
