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This unisex Sumter Beanie from BARTS takes the timeless fisherman style and updates it with recycled materials and some more modern colourways. With a chunky ribbed knit, it’s a no-nonsense design that's been keeping dock workers and sailors warm since forever, and it works just as well for contemporary urban life. Made from 62% recycled polyester with polyamide and viscose, it's got a satisfying weight to it without being heavy. The fisherman fit sits higher on the head and is usually worn just over the tops of your ears rather than pulled down over them, giving you that classic waterfront aesthetic. The 7cm turn-up adds structure and helps the beanie hold its shape, while the ribbed texture runs vertically all the way around, creating clean lines that work with everything from work jackets to smart casual coats.
Isn't it funny how many outdoor brands seem to have started out with one man and a sewing machine? In 1986, the man was Bart Koene and the place was sun-soaked St Tropez. Bart originally knocked up handmade swimming shorts to sell on the beach, but one day a stylish friend was helping him flog his wares when a passing tourist tried to buy her bandana. Bart knew an opportunity when he saw one, and quickly branched out into headwear and other accessories.
Now based in Amsterdam, BARTS has come a long way since ‘86. In fact, the brand offers more than 2,500 products including hats, beachwear and bags. But it’s about quality, not quantity. This is clobber with conscience. BARTS don’t use angora, fur or mohair, and each year they increase their use of recycled and sustainable yarns. The brand insists on a strict code of conduct for its partner factories, and its head office and warehouse in Houthavens is purpose-built to minimise carbon emissions. BARTS employees even get free weekly yoga classes.
