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The Original Howley Polartec Winter Hat

The Original Howley Polartec Winter Hat

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Color: Midnight
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The Original Howley is a Polartec fleece hat built for the highest performance, delivering twice the warmth for half the weight of most wool hats. This is the Polartec beanie that started it all: a special knit construction with a raised pile that traps air in the fibers for exceptionally long-term warmth, without the weight, without overheating, and without the bulk. You get real cold-weather protection in a fleece hat that stays comfortable all day.

Made from genuine Polartec fabric, named one of the Top 100 inventions of the 20th century, the Original Howley handles moisture when you sweat and breathes better than a bulky knit ever could. It is offered in five true sizes so your favorite fit never leaves you feeling claustrophobic. Bring on the cold. We've got you covered. Backed by our Lifetime Guarantee.

What makes a Polartec fleece hat different

Most winter hats use heavy wool or basic acrylic knit. The Original Howley uses Polartec, the original performance fleece. Its raised-pile knit traps warm air against your head, so you get the warmth of a much thicker hat at a fraction of the weight. That is why we describe it as twice the warmth for half the weight. The fabric also moves moisture instead of holding it, so this Polartec beanie stays comfortable whether you are shoveling the drive or sitting by a fire.

Five real sizes, not one-size-fits-all

Where most beanies come in a single stretched-out size, the Original Howley comes in XS, S, M, L, and XL. A hat that actually fits your head, sits better, stays put, and feels less claustrophobic. One important note: these run larger than most people expect. About 95% of returns came from customers sizing up too much, so check the size chart before you order.

Nine colors, all made in the USA

Choose from Midnight, Ivory, Black, Moss, Mocha, Platinum, Stormcloud, Blush, and Buttercream. Every Original Howley is cut and sewn in New Jersey from Polartec fabric milled in New Hampshire and Tennessee. Made in USA means everything to us, and every hat is backed by our Lifetime Guarantee!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Polartec fleece hat?

It is a winter hat made from Polartec, the original performance fleece named one of the Top 100 inventions of the 20th century! Its raised-pile knit traps air for warmth without the weight or bulk of wool.

How warm is the Original Howley compared to a wool hat?

It is engineered for twice the warmth at half the weight of most wool hats, while breathing better and managing moisture when you sweat.

Is the Original Howley a beanie or a fitted hat?

It wears like a classic beanie but comes in five real sizes (XS to XL) rather than one-size-fits-all, so you can dial in your fit.

What size should I order?

These run larger than you think. Most returns came from sizing up too much, so check the size chart and avoid over-sizing.

Where is it made?

It is cut and sewn in New Jersey from Polartec fabric made in New Hampshire and Tennessee. Made in USA.

Is it guaranteed?

Yes. Every Original Howley is backed by our Lifetime Guarantee.

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