Buff Classic Microfibre and Polar Hat

Perfect for winter and cold weather training, the Buff Barca Microfibre and Polar Hat will keep you at a comfortable temperature.

The Buff Classic Microfibre and Polar Hat is a double layer hat, one with microfibre outside and inside with a soft polar fleece. The microfibre is a synthetic fibre made of polyester and weaved creating durable fabrics with great absorption and thermal properties, while the Polar Fleece is a soft and light synthetic fabric with excellent warmth properties. It provides comfort and excellent thermal insulation with less weight than the lightest available wool. The hat is ideal for people who are looking for a warm and soft hat for winter activities in low-medium intensity such as climbing, trekking, hiking or skiing. It also provides excellent breathability and humidity control which keeps you feeling cool and comfortable at all times. Lastly, the hat has been treated with Polygiene which is a highly effective antimicrobial technology that uses natural silver salt in low concentration to inhibit the growth of microorganisms for odour control and fresh comfort.

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.