Barcelona, 1992: motorcyclist Joan Rojas wanted something better than a scarf that kept sliding off in the wind. Drawing on three generations of his family's textile expertise in Igualada, he engineered the first seamless, tubular headwear — and named it Buff, after the Spanish word for scarf. More than thirty years on, roughly 90% of every Buff is still made at that same factory outside Barcelona, now sold in over 70 countries. Original, functional and endlessly versatile, it remains the multifunctional headwear every other brand is still trying to copy. Today, Buff holds roughly 90% share in its category and is a certified B Corp — credentials that back up the design.
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Still made where it started, with a lighter footprint.
From a market stall outside Barcelona to more than 70 countries — Buff® kept its manufacturing at home in Igualada and rebuilt it around recycled materials, renewable energy and certified accountability.
105.7
B Corp score
90%
Made in-house
100%
Renewable energy
0
Carbon neutral
The range
Seven product families, head to toe.
01Neckwear
Original EcoStretch, CoolNet UV®, Polar, ThermoNet®, Merino Wool
- Running
- Hiking
- Ski & snow
- Cycling
- Everyday
02Caps & sun hats
Pack Speed and Run caps, 5 Panel caps, truckers, bucket and sun hats
- Running
- Trekking
- Travel
- Water
03Beanies
Merino, DryFlx® and knitted beanies, fleece-lined styles
- Ski & snow
- Mountaineering
- Everyday
04Headbands
CoolNet UV®, DryFlx® reflective, Merino and fleece headbands
- Running
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Training
05Balaclavas
ThermoNet®, DryFlx®, Merino and Polar balaclavas
- Ski & snow
- Mountaineering
- Moto
06Gloves
Technical liners, Merino and windproof gloves
- Running
- Ski touring
- Cycling
07Socks
CoolNet™ quarter, DryFlx® crew and quarter, Merino hiking socks
- Running
- Trekking
- Cycling
- Training
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How to wear
One neck gaiter, twelve ways to wear it.
01
Neck gaiter
Around the neck — sun and draught off, all day.
02
Half face cover
Over nose and mouth against sun, wind and dust.
03
Full face cover
Ears, nose and back of the head covered.
04
Balaclava
A warm, dry layer under the helmet.
05
Hood
Pulled up when the temperature drops.
06
Beanie
Twisted and folded into a double layer.
07
Headband
Scrunched to keep sweat off the brow.
08
Bandana
UV shade for the head on summer routes.
09
Sahariane
Shades the neck on long, hot treks.
10
Pirate
Knotted tight for water and wind.
11
Durag
Snug over the head, tail behind.
12
Hair tie
Rolled into a scrunchie for the ponytail.
Technologies
One tube, six ways to engineer it.
01
Original EcoStretch
The seamless tubular original, now knitted from 95% recycled polyester made with post-consumer plastic bottles. Four-way stretch and UPF 50 sun protection.
02
CoolNet UV®
Ultralight recycled microfibre with HeiQ® Smart Temp cooling that activates as you sweat, UPF 50 protection and Polygiene® odour control.
03
Polar
A two-in-one piece: the original microfibre tube joined to a Polartec® fleece band for real warmth in cold conditions.
04
DryFlx®
Seamless four-way stretch fabric woven with 360° reflective yarn, built for running and training in low light.
05
ThermoNet®
Made with PrimaLoft® yarn, up to four times warmer than standard microfibre at the same weight and breathability.
06
Merino Wool
100% natural, mulesing-free merino that regulates temperature and resists odour without any chemical treatment.