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Noble Wilde Beanie

IN SHOP £30.00

Brand: Noble Wilde

Weight: 58 g 753 reviews

This item is available 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

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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 753 customer reviews.

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

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1 of 753

Light, warm and comfortable woolly hat. I have a large head ( e.g L /XL when getting bike or climbing helmet) and this still fits OK.

Ben

18th January, 2026

Rated: 4/5

2 of 753

This is hands down the most comfortable beanie I’ve ever worn. Being a bald chap, head coverings at this time of year (UK winter) are really important especially when I’m out in the woods bushcrafting or birdwatching. The hat is warm but breathable, and the possum fur is soft and also eliminates the slight itchiness you can get sometimes with merino. I won’t leave home without it now for several months and can heartily recommend it.

Chris Gibbons

4th January, 2026

Rated: 5/5

3 of 753

This is my third purchase of the Beanie after losing the previous 2. Goes to show I personally find this Beanie practical, versatile and very warm.

P T

31st December, 2025

Rated: 5/5

4 of 753

Hands down the best Beanie you will ever wear. Everything about it is perfect, lightweight, warm, comfortable & looks amazing. I'm going to have to order another one because my wife wants it.

Steve Winn

27th December, 2025

Rated: 5/5

5 of 753

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

6 of 753

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

Julie King

18th December, 2025

Rated: 5/5

7 of 753

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

8 of 753

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

9 of 753

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

10 of 753

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

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