Cold-Weather Running Headwear
Fractel's cold weather running headwear covers the early, dark starts when a regular cap isn't enough.
Layer up without overheating
Our beanies use Polartec Wind Pro fleece to hold warmth in without trapping heat once you're moving, and headbands or neck gaiters add coverage for the bits a beanie misses. Layer them up on the coldest mornings, or drop back to a single piece once you've warmed up.
PEAK and Vento, working together
Our headbands use PEAK, a soft, thermo-regulating single jersey knit with a Melange Heather texture and chemical-free stretch. Neck gaiters use Vento, a mid-weight, ultra-soft recycled blend that blocks wind and cuts cold on exposed mornings. Between the two, most of what good cold weather running headwear needs to cover is covered.
Start layered, finish lighter
A beanie and a gaiter cover the coldest part of a session, the first kilometre or two before your body's actually warmed up. Once you're moving, drop the gaiter or swap the beanie for a headband. Most runners overheat by overdressing for the whole run instead of just the start. That's the balance good cold weather running headwear should strike.
Browse our beanies and headbands for the full cold-weather lineup, or switch to a lighter running cap once the temperature lifts. See the wider headwear range for everything else.
