Supreme x RefrigiWear Beanie
The original behind the Supreme x RefrigiWear Beanie is the RefrigiWear Fat Cap — $18.9 retail vs Supreme's $36.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
RefrigiWear was founded in 1954 in New York City by Myron Breakstone and his brother-in-law Mort Malden to outfit meatpacking and cold-storage workers in the Meatpacking District and at the Fulton Fish Market. Its Iron-Tuff freezer suit, rated to 50 degrees below zero Fahrenheit, was the first mass-produced insulated suit for industrial cold-chain work and remains an industry standard; the company now supplies most of the US cold-logistics sector. The Fat Cap is a four-layer 100-percent acrylic knit beanie built for freezer and jobsite use, with a micro-denier knit that stretches from youth through 2XL. The FW2020 Supreme version swaps RefrigiWear's standard woven patch for a co-branded tag carrying the box logo.
About RefrigiWear
RefrigiWear is an American workwear manufacturer founded in 1954 by Myron Breakstone and his brother-in-law Mort in Manhattan, New York. The company developed the first insulated freezer suit for cold-storage and dairy workers, patenting its Iron-Tuff garment system built around quilted poly shells and proprietary RefrigiFill insulation rated for sub-zero environments. Production moved to Long Island in 1962 and now operates out of Dahlonega, Georgia. The brand outfits NATO contractors and food-industry crews working below freezing. Supreme has collaborated with RefrigiWear on the co-branded Insulated Iron-Tuff Jacket and matching vest in three colorways.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $36 |
|---|---|
| RefrigiWear retail | $18.9 |
| Hype tax | +90% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x RefrigiWear Beanie just the regular Fat Cap?
The Supreme x RefrigiWear Beanie, released in Fall/Winter 2020, is based on the RefrigiWear Fat Cap. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the RefrigiWear Fat Cap is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the RefrigiWear Fat Cap than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $36 for the Supreme x RefrigiWear Beanie; the RefrigiWear Fat Cap retails for $18.9. That's a 90% markup — buying the original saves you $17.1, or 48% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the RefrigiWear Fat Cap?
You can buy the RefrigiWear Fat Cap from Amazon or direct from RefrigiWear. Retail price is $18.9. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
