Boys Football Kippah – Navy Cotton Dov Bear Yarmulke

The Football Dov Bear Kippah is a four-panel dark navy cotton yarmulke for boys, embroidered with a teddy bear quarterback about to throw, made in 8 sizes and priced at $9.99. The bear stands square in a navy jersey with a white number 18 and gold shoulder trim, white pants with a navy-and-gold stripe, white cleats and a navy helmet band, cocking a brown football behind his ear. The cotton is a dark navy twill with a crisp, matte finish that holds a clean dome. Sold by Judaica Square, shipping from Lakewood, NJ.

Specifications

How this compares

Best for

• Boys who play football or follow a team — the number 18 jersey reads as the real thing
• Shabbos and yom tov when a printed sports kippah feels too casual but a solid feels plain
• Boys who prefer a flatter kippah under a hat — it comes in 16cm and 18cm flats
• A cousins or brothers set with the Baseball and Soccer Dov Bears

Not the right choice if

• You want a lightweight summer kippah — an open mesh weave breathes better than twill
• You want an adult-formal kippah; velvet or leather is the right call
• You want machine-washable — the embroidery limits this to spot cleaning
• You want the motif to be subtle; the quarterback is clearly visible from across a room

Why customers choose it

Cotton twill is the sweet spot for a boys' sports kippah: smoother and more structured than mesh, so the panels hold a clean dome all day, and darker than a printed cotton, so it hides a week of cheder. The quarterback is stitched, not printed — number, shoulder trim and the stripe down the pants are separate thread colours — so it will not crack or fade. Eight sizes, from a toddler size 1 to an adult size 6 plus two flats, cover a whole family of brothers.

Size guide

Sizing is guidance, not a promise — heads vary. When you are between two sizes, the larger one sits better.

Frequently asked questions

What size football kippah should I order for a 7 year old?
Size 3 fits most 6 to 7 year olds and size 4 most 8 to 10 year olds. If he is between the two, take the larger one — a slightly large kippah sits better than one that perches.

How is this different from the Touchdown football kippah?
The Touchdown kippah is an all-over printed football pattern on light cotton. This one is a single embroidered Dov Bear quarterback on heavier dark navy twill, so it reads as smarter and holds its shape.

Should I choose a numbered size or a flat size?
Numbered sizes are shaped four-panel kippot that sit on the crown. The 16cm and 18cm flats lie flatter on the head, which many boys prefer under a hat or a helmet at practice.

Can it be embroidered with his name or team?
Yes, with no minimum order. On a navy crown a name in white or gold thread sits well next to the jersey — WhatsApp 732-444-3111.

Is a football kippah appropriate for shul?
Families differ. Many boys wear a Dov Bear on a plain dark ground to shul on weekdays and keep a velvet or leather kippah for Shabbos and yom tov.

How do I clean an embroidered cotton kippah?
Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap, then air dry flat. Machine washing loosens the embroidery threads.

Does it come in adult sizes?
Yes — size 5 fits most adult men, size 6 a larger head, and the 18cm flat is the usual adult flat.

Want it embroidered? No minimum order — WhatsApp 732-444-3111 or email, and we'll set it up.

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