The Smartwool Second Cut Fleece Beanie wraps your head in a plush recycled fleece knit with double-layer construction for extra insulation. Merino in the blend handles temperature and odor while the fleece traps heat close to your head. It is a soft, substantial companion for deep-winter chairlifts and frosty stargazing nights.

Why we like it:

What sets it apart is the fleece itself: Second Cut Fleece is made using pre-consumer merino scraps from Smartwool's own production, so leftover material becomes a fuller, warmer knit.

Features and Functions:

The fabric is 50% recycled polyester, 25% recycled and reprocessed wool, and 25% merino wool, blending the temperature regulation and odor resistance of merino with the loft of fleece. Designed around circular principles, the Second Cut Fleece uses merino scraps left over from Smartwool's manufacturing rather than sending them to waste. A double-layer construction stacks the material for noticeably more warmth, and the beanie comes in a single stretch-to-fit size.

Bottom Line:

This beanie shines on the coldest days when a thin knit will not cut it. Reach for it if you run cold or want a heavier, softer cap for winter.