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Noble Wilde Beanie



Noble Wilde

Noble Wilde Beanie

IN SHOP   £30.00

Brand: Noble Wilde
Weight: 58 g         749 reviews
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

Shipping

  The Christmas holiday period means different order processing and delivery schedules are in place. Please see our Delivery FAQ for more details.

  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 749 customer reviews.

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

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  1 of 749

  Sooooo comfy - warm and soft natural fibres and fits really well, this is my second beanie as lost the first, will never buy another beanie again!.. (unless I lose this one and have to buy another!)  

  Faye Blake
22nd December, 2025

Rated: 5/5

  2 of 749

  Purchased as a present. Bought in previous years also ??  

  Julie King
18th December, 2025

Rated: 5/5

  3 of 749

  Love this beanie, love the feel and warmth. Fast shipping from the UK, took about a little over a week to arrive, pretty fast from overseas. If you have a favorite color, I would recommend getting these while they are in stock, they sold out fast last year and winter was over before they were able to restock. My only complaint was that I wish it was a little longer, like 2 inches longer, so it would completely cover my ears, and it does ride up a little while i was walking. But I'm still giving it 5 stars for the warmth and softness of the material.  

  Adrian Roque
6th November, 2025

Rated: 5/5

  4 of 749

  The hat is top quality. The customer service is excellent. It's obvious Ray is very hands on. I thoroughly recommend using this company. Keep up the good work.  

  Brian Diver
4th November, 2025

Rated: 5/5

  5 of 749

  These are brilliant hats and great value. They last for years. The first one I bought must be 12yrs old. Very comfortable for day long wear with no itching at all. Always a seamless transaction using Woodlore. Thanks.  

  Neil Burton
1st November, 2025

Rated: 5/5

  6 of 749

  My husband has been obsessed - that is the only word I can think of with these hats ever since first visiting New Zealand some years ago and wears them nearly all year round. They are super soft, super warm and he maintains they also keep his poor balding head cool in warmer weather! He has had several of them. We tried another brand/style but returned them and came back to Noble Wilde beanies - no competition apparently. So that’s Christmases and birthdays sorted for the next twenty years! As an aside - when we go back to visit NZ people often think he’s a local because of his beanie! Please never stop selling them!  

  Elizabeth Caunt
7th July, 2025

Rated: 5/5

  7 of 749

  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

  8 of 749

  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

  9 of 749

  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

  10 of 749

  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




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