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CDA Smile Now, Die Later Beanie

Embroidered Smile Now, Die Later knitted beanie

CDA Smile Now, Die Later Beanie

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CROSSED DAGER APPAREL

  • Smile Now, Die Later embroidered design
  • Double layer knitted beanie
  • 100% soft-touch acrylic construction
  • Approximately 72g in weight
  • Premium knitted beanie build
  • One size fits all
  • Everyday or car meet wear
  • Double layer knit keeps ears warm
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Full Description

CROSSED DAGER APPAREL

Smile Now, Die Later Embroidered onto a premium knitted beanie.

Double layer knit.

72g approx.

100% soft-touch Acrylic.

One size fits all.

The CDA Smile Now, Die Later Beanie carries the Smile Now, Die Later design, embroidered onto a premium double layer knitted beanie from Crossed Dagger Apparel. It is made from 100% soft-touch acrylic, weighs approximately 72g and comes in one size. It suits anyone who wants a beanie with a bit more character than a plain logo piece, for car meets, shows, garage days or everyday cold weather wear. Pair it with printed tees, hoodies and other CDA or car culture accessories such as lanyards or stickers. Wash it inside out on a gentle cycle to protect the embroidery, reshape it while damp and dry flat, and keep it away from direct heat sources such as radiators and exhausts.

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Key features

  • Smile Now Die-Later
  • Double Layer Knit
  • 72g Approx
  • Soft-Touch Acrylic
  • One Size

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Expert Notes

The CDA Smile Now, Die Later Beanie carries the Smile Now, Die Later design, embroidered onto a premium double layer knitted beanie from Crossed Dagger Apparel. It is made from 100% soft-touch acrylic, weighs approximately 72g and comes in one size. It suits anyone who wants a beanie with a bit more character than a plain logo piece, for car meets, shows, garage days or everyday cold weather wear. Pair it with printed tees, hoodies and other CDA or car culture accessories such as lanyards or stickers. Wash it inside out on a gentle cycle to protect the embroidery, reshape it while damp and dry flat, and keep it away from direct heat sources such as radiators and exhausts.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Everyday winter wear
  • Car meets
  • Car shows
  • Garage days
  • Cold weather driving
  • Weekend outings
  • Gifts for car culture fans

Caution: This is a knitted acrylic beanie, not flame-resistant workwear. Keep it away from moving machinery, welding sparks and other workshop heat sources.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Beanie
Brand
Crossed Dagger Apparel
Design
Smile Now, Die Later Embroidered
Material
100% Soft-Touch Acrylic
Fit
One Size Fits All
Suitable For
Everyday Wear, Car Meets And Shows
Knit Type
Double Layer Knit
Weight
72g Approx
Age group
Adults
Colour
Black
Gender
Unisex

How To Use

Wearing and styling

  1. Pull the beanie down to cover the ears in cold weather.
  2. Wear it with the design facing forward to show the embroidery.
  3. Pair it with casual, workwear-style or car culture outfits.
  4. Wear it for car meets, shows and everyday winter wear.
  5. Keep it away from bonfires, exhausts and other direct heat sources.

Washing and care

  1. Follow the garment care label before washing.
  2. Hand wash or use a gentle machine cycle to protect the double layer knit.
  3. Wash inside out to help protect the embroidered design.
  4. Reshape the beanie while damp and dry flat.
  5. Avoid ironing directly over the embroidered design.

Top Tip: Wash it inside out on a gentle cycle to help keep the Smile Now, Die Later embroidery looking sharp.

Performance Benefits

  • Double layer knit adds extra warmth
  • Soft-touch acrylic feels smooth against skin
  • Beanie pulls down to cover the ears
  • Smile Now, Die Later design embroidered on front
  • One size fits most head sizes
  • Suits car meets and cold garage days

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the CDA Smile Now, Die Later Beanie say?

It carries the Smile Now, Die Later design, embroidered onto a premium knitted beanie.

What is it made from?

It is made from 100% soft-touch acrylic in a double layer knit, as stated on the Crossed Dagger Apparel product page.

How much does it weigh?

The maker states it weighs approximately 72g.

What size is it?

It is one size fits all.

Is the design embroidered or printed?

It is embroidered onto the beanie, not printed.

Can I wear it for car meets?

Yes, it suits car meets, shows, garage days and everyday winter wear.

How should I wash it?

Follow the garment care label, and wash inside out on a gentle cycle to protect the embroidery.

Do you offer UK delivery?

Yes, The Drivers HQ offers UK-wide delivery, and there is also a walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Check it is one size before you order.
  2. Pull the cuff down for extra ear coverage.
  3. Wash inside out to protect the embroidery.
  4. Hand wash or use a gentle machine cycle.
  5. Reshape the beanie while damp and dry flat.
  6. Avoid ironing directly over the design.
  7. Good for car meets, shows and cold garage days.
  8. Available online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

Crossed Dagger Apparel

Crossed Dagger Apparel, often shortened to CDA or CRSSD DGGR, is a car culture clothing brand. Its designs carry slogans such as Smile Now, Die Later and Anti Bad Vibes Club, Japanese-inspired artwork like the Daruma Doll, and its own crossed daggers emblem, across tees, hoodies, sweatshirts, joggers, beanies and accessories for the car.

At The Drivers HQ we stock Crossed Dagger Apparel online with UK delivery and in our Ilkeston shop. Popular choices include the Rose Hoodie, the Originals Tee and the Smile Now, Die Later Hoodie.

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Crossed Dagger Apparel green CRSSD DGGR sticker and folded black CDA coach jacket on a black display plinth

Crossed Dagger tees, hoodies and sweatshirts

Tees. The Originals Tee is a regular fit crew neck with a small embroidered emblem on the chest, in black or white, and as the Originals Crop Tee (also white). Graphic tees include Anti Bad Vibes Club in white and black (and a crop), Sundae Vibes in black, mint green and pink, Night Drives, Double Vision Lilac, Black Box, Mint Green and Pink.

Long sleeves. The Daruma Doll top has a large back print of a red Daruma doll with Japanese lettering, in gold, grey, sky blue and white. Also the Skate long sleeve in pink, tan and white, and Smile Now, Die Later in black and green.

Hoodies, sweatshirts and jackets. The Rose Hoodie, in black and grey, has an embroidered rose on the chest and a printed dagger on the arm, in 80% cotton and 20% polyester with a three-panel double fabric hood. Also the Smile Now, Die Later Hoodie, the Anti Bad Vibes Club Hoodie, the Pink Panther Hoodie, the Nightdrives Pullover, sweatshirts in black, pink and Originals tan, joggers in black and grey, and the Coach Jacket, a light 360g nylon jacket with an embroidered chest logo.

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Crossed Dagger hats, decals and accessories

Hats and masks. The Knitted Beanie is a chunky cable knit with a pom pom and a woven label, in oatmeal, burgundy, mustard, grey and black; also the Staple Beanie, the Smile Now, Die Later Beanie and the Originals Bucket Hat in olive. Face masks come in CRSSD DGGR Brush black and pink, and Smile Now, Die Later black and pink.

Decals and stickers. The CRSSDDGGR Box decal is 5 year vinyl for glass, bodywork and plastics, at 15cm or 30cm. Also the 10cm CDA logo decal, the 8in decal, the CRSSD DGGR 9cm sticker and the Anti Bad Vibes vinyl sticker.

For the car and keys. The Chews Life air freshener is bubblegum scented with a double-sided print. Flight tags come in CRSSDDGGR and Smile Now, Die Later, with a matching lanyard, and the CRSSDDGGR waist belts are unisex, 120cm long, in black, pink, white and yellow.

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