Ebony

Possum Fur and Merino Wool Beanie Hat

£20.00

Brand: Noble Wilde

Weight: 58 g 505 reviews

The humble Possum Fur and Merino Wool Beanie Hat (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% nylon
One size fits all
Extremely lightweight
Warm, durable and fast-drying
Made in New Zealand
Available in Ebony, Meadow, Oyster, Black, Charcoal, Avoka, Pumice, Tanner
Hand-wash only

Colour

Quantity

Out of Stock in one colour:

• Pumice

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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

Possum Fur and Merino Wool Beanie Hat is rated 5/5 based on 505 customer reviews.

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

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1 of 505

I was genuinely surprised by how much I like this beanie. It is surprisingly warm for the weight, without causing overheating in the way synthetics often can. It is a helpfully subtle muted colour (I chose ebony) and has become a regular in my kit choices. If you’re after something warm and light weight I’d say this is a great choice!

Simon

8th May, 2019

Rated: 5/5

2 of 505

Thank you for the prompt delivery of my purchase. It feels to be made from a very good quality blend of fibres, very light and soft to the touch yet highly resistant to cold winds and very warm to wear. The one fault I have found is the movement between the two layers that the hat is made from. The hat is actually crafted from one continuous length of fabric that folds in on itself to create the hat. Due to the fine nature of the fibres these two layers seem to move and slide over each other, and this is a little annoying especially when pulling a hood over the hat. I wondered if a few well-placed stitches wouldn't help to keep the layers from doing this without affecting the warmth provided by the double layer.

Gp Cottino

23rd April, 2019

Rated: 4/5

3 of 505

Bought this to replace the one my wife shrank by accident. Had to wear it when we got back from Bali as there was a drop of over 20 degrees. there are great hats, warm and practical on early morning dog walks. I wish that the colour description was simpler ie dark green, black etc. I bought the Avoka and had to ask my wife what colour it was as I'm red/green colour blind and can't tell some greens from browns. Definitely a recommended product and good value for money.

Gary Williamson

12th April, 2019

Rated: 5/5

4 of 505

Absolutely delighted with my hat. Super warm and comfortable. Light and breathable. Looks great. Colour just as shown on the website.

Robert Henry

7th April, 2019

Rated: 5/5

5 of 505

Superb product and superb service, as usual. The material is excellent and perfect winter cover.

Appalachalan

11th March, 2019

Rated: 5/5

6 of 505

This is a perfect beanie.

Ch

10th March, 2019

Rated: 5/5

7 of 505

This beanie hat is worth the money and is better than I expected. It's a medium weight hat. It is exceptionally soft to the touch, pliable and without itch, built of double-layered fabric. It's 11' wide at the opening, and 10' from crown seam to edge. The colour is nice too, a subtle matrix of outdoorsy greens, browns.

Jkd

21st February, 2019

Rated: 5/5

8 of 505

It's great beanie, warm, soft and very cosy. Would buy again for sure.

J Knock

18th February, 2019

Rated: 5/5

9 of 505

An amazing beanie, it has kept my head warm in minus 4 temperatures. This is a lightweight and robust hat, it should give years of service if looked after. Would recommend to all and I will buy one again, should the need arise. Thank you Woodlore for fast delivery of a great item.

Daniel Gray

29th January, 2019

Rated: 5/5

10 of 505

Very high quality hat. Haven't had chance to wear it in proper winter conditions yet but I've had it on a couple of times. When the wind was making it a bit nippy it kept my head very warm, it's also very comfortable and fits well. Highly recommended.

M Rawcliffe

28th January, 2019

Rated: 5/5

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