Security Berets
Security berets made to order by Caveni & Arlington Enterprises give security companies a distinct, disciplined alternative to the standard peaked cap, often chosen by firms that want their guarding teams to carry a more formal, quasi-military bearing. As with every Caveni security garment, berets are produced to a client’s exact colour and branding specification rather than supplied from generic stock.
Colour Coding and Construction
The beret’s role in a security uniform often goes beyond simple headwear; many security companies use beret colour as a visual marker of unit, rank, or specialisation, distinguishing static guards from response teams, or general guards from supervisors, through colour coding alone. Caveni works with clients to assign and produce specific beret colours per role, matched precisely using Pantone, HEX, or RAL references so the distinction remains consistent across the entire guarding workforce.
Construction typically uses a wool or wool-blend fabric for a traditional, structured beret shape that holds its form, though acrylic blends are also available for firms that prefer a lighter, more breathable option suited to Kenya’s warmer regions such as Mombasa or Kisumu. The choice of material affects how the beret drapes and how it performs under daily wear, and Caveni advises clients based on the climate and duration of wear typical for their guards’ shifts.
Badge Placement and Sizing
Badge placement on the beret follows standard convention, usually mounted on a stiffened felt backing positioned above the left eye, with the company’s badge or logo embroidered or affixed according to the client’s design. Caveni produces the badge backing and beret as a matched set, so the finished headwear looks intentional and uniform across every guard rather than assembled from mismatched components.
Sizing for berets is handled differently from most other headwear, since a beret’s fit depends on getting the correct head circumference rather than a simple small-medium-large scale. Caveni takes actual measurements where possible, or works from a security company’s existing sizing records, to ensure the beret sits correctly rather than looking oversized or ill-fitting, which is a common issue with generic imported beret stock.
Procurement and Trial Orders
Security companies ordering berets alongside a full uniform package can rely on Caveni’s Local Purchase Order processing for institutional and corporate procurement, and on digital measurement archiving to support fast reordering when new guards join or when berets need replacement due to wear. This is especially useful for firms with a defined colour-coded rank system, where getting the exact shade right on every reorder matters for maintaining visual consistency.
Produced at Caveni’s Nairobi workshop, security berets are available as part of a complete uniform order or as a standalone item for companies restocking headwear separately from their main uniform cycle, supporting security firms operating across Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret.
Firms transitioning from caps to berets, or introducing berets for a newly formed specialist unit within their guarding team, can request a small trial batch first to confirm colour, fit, and badge placement before committing to a full production run across the wider workforce, which helps avoid a costly reorder if any detail needs adjustment.
| Beret Feature | Detail |
| Material | Wool blend for structure, acrylic blend for lighter wear |
| Colour Coding | Assigned by rank or unit, matched via Pantone, HEX, RAL |
| Badge Mounting | Stiffened felt backing with embroidered or affixed badge |
| Sizing | Based on head circumference measurement, not generic scale |
| Procurement | LPO processing available for institutional clients |
| Reordering | Digital records for consistent colour and badge matching |










