A cosy cable knit beanie hat is an essential outdoor item. And we say you can never have too many! The Mella Beanie is your new go-to, combining style, warmth, and comfort in one package. A soft recycled polyester blend provides excellent insulation against chilly winds as you hike through forests, up mountain trails or stroll through winter markets. We love how easy the earthy, muted tones and subtle cable pattern go with the rest of our outdoor gear, too.
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.
