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This Pharon Beanie from BARTS goes all-in on natural materials with 100% virgin wool construction. The colour-blocking and horizontal design give you a bit of visual interest without being showy. As you’ll know, wool comes with all kinds of natural benefits – warmth even when damp, breathability, and that ability to regulate temperature that synthetic materials can't quite match. The 6.5cm turn-up is a bit shorter than many other BARTS beanies, giving you a neater profile that sits closer to the head. They’ve also solved the main downside of wool hats – the dreaded forehead itch – by adding a polyester lining. Which means that the only remaining trade-off of an all-wool beanie is that you’re best off hand-washing it. Stick it in the washer-dryer and there’s every chance it’ll come out small enough to fit one of your old Action Men.
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.
