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Noble Wilde Beanie

IN SHOP £30.00

Brand: Noble Wilde

Weight: 58 g 743 reviews

Available to view in the Woodlore shop

The Noble Wilde Beanie (often referred to as the 'Ray Mears Beanie') has fast become a firm favourite among Woodloreans the world over. Thanks to its incredible warmth, breathability and luxurious softness, this winter hat has proven to be one of our best sellers, year after year.

Created from a special blend of fine merino wool and insulating possum fur, this double-thickness beanie provides a superb amount of warmth while remaining extremely light in weight. The idea of blending these two natural fibres was first developed by a New Zealand knitter as a by-product of the possum control programme, making the merino/possum blend an environmentally sound choice.

Possum fur is one of the most extraordinary natural fibres in the world, thanks to its hollow core; this cavity traps a tunnel of air that provides extraordinary warmth (up to 30% more than standard woollen garments), while keeping the fibre's weight to a minimum. As a sign of how effective this feature is, the only other animal with a hollow core fibre is the polar bear.

Merino wool also has unique characteristics; each fibre is exceptionally fine, long and densely crimped, helping to retain heat close to the skin while keeping out cold air. The fibre also wicks moisture away from the skin, allowing the wool to stay warm and dry. The combination of merino wool with possum fur results in a fabric that is lightweight, twice as warm as wool, highly resistant to pilling and opulently soft to the touch.

Details:

Material: 53% merino wool, 40% possum fur, 7% silk
One size fits all
Extremely lightweight
Warm, durable and fast-drying
Made in New Zealand
Available in Oyster, Black, Charcoal, Avoka, Pumice, Jungle, Kauri
Hand-wash only

Colour

Quantity

Out of Stock in 6 colours:

• Oyster
• Black
• Pumice
• Jungle
• Moraine
• Port

This item is out of stock in 6 colours. To be notified by e-mail as soon as new stock is released in a particular colour, please sign up for a restocking notification below.

Shipping

Delivery in 1-2 days within the United Kingdom
UK Orders placed before 2PM GMT will be dispatched the same working day
Overseas delivery times will vary depending on the destination

Please note that our offices are closed at weekends, so any orders placed after 2PM GMT on a Friday will not be dispatched until the following Monday.

Orders with a total value over £300.00 will be dispatched free via a next day delivery service within the UK at no extra cost.

Please note that in some instances, orders for heavy items may take an extra day to arrive.

Overseas deliveries

For overseas deliveries, please refer to the following estimated delivery times:

Europe: 3 - 5 working days
Rest of the world: 5 - 7 working days

Returns

A full refund or exchange will be given provided that the items have not been worn or used, and are returned to us within 30 days of purchase, together with all relative labels and packaging. You are responsible for the cost of returning items.

Please ensure that you include a copy of your invoice, along with an explanation of why you have returned your goods. If you wish to return your goods for any reason, please do so to the following address:

Woodlore Limited
PO Box 3
Etchingham
East Sussex
TN19 7ZE
United Kingdom

Product Reviews

Noble Wilde Beanie is rated 5/5 based on 743 customer reviews.

All of our product reviews are from customers with verified purchases.

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1 of 743

I love this beanie. It’s so soft, luxurious, warm and light. It’s like pulling on a warm hug around your head. Instant warmth, comfort and happiness.

Andy Braund

11th April, 2025

Rated: 5/5

2 of 743

Second of these hats. I've had the other for what must be 15 years or so - still the warmest. Bought a different colour this time. There are cheaper but none lighter and warmer for me - also cheaper than some other on-line suppliers of quality ourdoor clothing.

David Havard

12th March, 2025

Rated: 5/5

3 of 743

The Noble Wilde beanie hat is simply the most comfortable and warm hat ever and the Pumice colour is great. A big thanks to Ray for keeping on stocking these at a great price.This is my third.

Karen Grindey

28th February, 2025

Rated: 5/5

4 of 743

This is a very soft comfortable beanie. The weight to warmth ratio is over the top. I think this would be a great beanie when weight matters like a cool weather backpacking trip. The reason for 3 stars is like other people have mentioned it is a little tough putting on once broken in. That’s not a big deal breaker for me. The thing I dislike the most is it’s about a two inches too short to fully double up over the ears once it is broken in and has got soaked a few times. Over all it’s a very comfortable beanie, and would make most people very happy.

Greg

27th February, 2025

Rated: 3/5

5 of 743

This is the 3rd Noble Wilde Beanie I’ve purchased & this one was for a friend. I have one in Black & Oyster the color shown. This is the best winter cap ever. The combination of merino wool, possum fur, & silk make this so soft & comfortable you won’t want to take it off. My buddy is blown away and has worn his night and day since he received it. He is a bald dude and claims he doesn't sweat and after wearing the cap day & night for two weeks the cap is odorless. This is the best deal on the market. I keep the Black one in my go back. You absolutely need to purchase one. Ray’s service & communication was stellar. I have purchased all sorts of merino wool beanies or caps. Noble Wilde Beanie is the best.

Ginge Brien

13th February, 2025

Rated: 5/5

6 of 743

Soft, light and warm - natural materials at their best in this versatile hat.

D Roberts

11th February, 2025

Rated: 5/5

7 of 743

Love the hat. It is soft and warm.

Adam Youngblom

9th February, 2025

Rated: 5/5

8 of 743

My first Noble Beanie. The name makes me smile, and knowing I have Possum on my head makes me smile. It really is soft, light, double layered, breathes well, and so very warm. It's a real confidence piece of kit, knowing you're going to be warm, no matter what. Until one comes across someone wet and cold, having a bad day out, so you give your beanie away, or am I just a lost soul magnet. I must get a spare.

Richard Noble

6th February, 2025

Rated: 5/5

9 of 743

It's really great Great if your being not very active. But can be too warm during activities.

R Webb

21st January, 2025

Rated: 5/5

10 of 743

My second one of these. They are warm, light and comfortable. A fantastic product.

John

18th January, 2025

Rated: 5/5

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