Buff Windproof Hat

A high-tech windproof hat made of printed Gore Windstopper fabric.

The Buff Windproof Hat is ideal for various outdoor activities such as road cycling, mountain biking, running, trail running and fast hiking. Constructed with GORE WINDSTOPPER fabric on the forehead and ears helps to shield you from the wind whilst delivering maximum breathability to keep you comfortable in cool and windy weather conditions. The totally windproof, yet extremely breathable membrane blocks the wind and allows vapour to escape. This combination of protection and breathability minimises the wind's chilling effect whilst reducing the risk of overheating when you are active. As well as being windproof and enhancing breathability, the GORE WINDSTOPPER fabric provides durable protection from light rain showers, keeping you protected, no matter what the weather. The fabrication is also water repellent meaning it repels light rain to keep you comfortable and dry when the weather takes a turn for the worst. The fabric is also highly breathable meaning it increases ventilation to reduce an uncomfortable heat build-up. It allows cool air to flow into the garment whilst at the same time allowing hoy humid air to escape; this creates a perfect microclimate for your skin to thrive in.

About Buff

Buff, the original multifunctional headwear. Once upon a time there was a keen off-road trials motorcyclist from Spain, who realised there was a need for a multifunctional garment that could be worn on and around his head while out riding in any and all conditions. Having worked in the textile industry for over 25 years manufacturing knitted collars and cuffs for the most popular football shirt brands in Europe, Juan Rojas set about creating a functional garment that could be worn in all manner of ways, replacing the need for separate items of head and neck wear.

Experimenting with different designs and processes, Juan eventually found a high performance microfibre that was breathable, moisture wicking and wind resistant. Juan then set about designing a proprietary knitting process that could manufacture his product in such a way as to ensure enduring comfort and durability. This manufacturing process, which takes place on a specially developed tubular loom, achieves an unique seamless construction resulting in a particularly comfortable garment that is extremely durable. The use of a sublimation printing process to transfer designs onto the product also ensures that the material retains its soft feel without the colours fading when either exposed to the elements or during cleaning. Juan called his product Buff as a derivation of the Spanish word 'bufanda' meaning scarf.

Then, in 1998, Buff entered a team into the Eco-Challenge adventure race and by the end of the event most of the participants had either requested or were wearing an Original Buff and were totally "Buffed up." Since then, Buff headwear has become a standard accessory for all adventure racers and athletes.

Buff headwear and has since become popular with millions of outdoor enthusiasts who benefit from its versatility: the garment has multiple uses and can be worn as a scarf, bandanna, headband, hat, facemask or wristband. Put simply: Buff headwear is uniquely versatile, designed to achieve a high level of comfort and protection from the elements.