6 Best Beanies from Sustainable Brands

A good beanie protects you from harsh winds and bitter cold while keeping you stylish. Some brands are taking these winter essentials a notch up by making them sustainable, too.

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Whether it's using organic materials, ensuring fair wages for workers, or choosing recycled fabrics, these brands show us that you don't have to choose between staying cozy and being sustainable.

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Here are some of our favorite sustainable beanie brands:

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Yes Friends

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Beanies starting at $12

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Yes Friends aims to make ethical clothing affordable, which is evident in its beanie collection as well. Its Organic Double Layered Beanie, starting at $12, is crafted from 100% organic cotton. The beanies are made in a solar-powered, Fair Trade-certified factory in India, where skilled tailors earn above minimum wage.

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Patagonia

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Beanies starting at $22

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Patagonia's wide range of beanies is made from 100% recycled polyester in a Fair Trade-certified factory. You can find everything from a year-round, low-volume knit hat to the R1® Air Beanie, which is designed for high-output winter activities. Each product page indicates common use cases for that specific beanie. The brand offers a repair program, lifetime warranty, and take-back program to keep your beanies in circulation for as long as possible.

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Smartwool

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Beanies starting at $25

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Smartwool has a wide collection of beanies. You can choose from 20+ beanies, ranging from reversible ones to the ponytail beanie (no more annoying bum bumps!). While some of the beanies are entirely made from Merino wool, others are a blend of Merino wool and polyester, Tencel Lyocell, or nylon. The brand offers a 2-year warranty on these products and has a resale program where you can send back your old beanies.

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Dedicated

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Beanies starting at $35

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Dedicated offers a wide range of beanies in various colors. They are made from sustainable materials such as GOTS-certified organic cotton, 100% recycled PET bottles, and post-consumer recycled wool. You can even find information about the suppliers and designers of these beanies on the product page.

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United by Blue

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Beanies starting at $38

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For those who love pom-topped beanies, United by Blue offers sustainable options. Its Recycled Novelty Pom Beanie and Recycled Chevron Pom Beanie — both made from 100% recycled polyester — feature playful prints that combine warmth with style. The brand uses 100% plastic-free packaging, including compostable bags, FSC-certified mailers, and recycled cardboard.

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Asket

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Beanies starting at $55

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Asket offers two beanies: The Ribbed Wool Beanie and The Cashmere Beanie. The Ribbed Wool Beanie is crafted from 100% Extra Fine non-mulesed Merino wool, while The Cashmere Beanie uses post-consumer recycled cashmere. Each product page displays both manufacturing costs and CO₂e environmental impact. Though The Cashmere Beanie costs more to produce, it has a notably smaller environmental footprint. As part of its sustainability efforts, Asket also accepts used beanies for resale or recycling.

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