Compare summer snoods
Finding the perfect BUFF® neck gaiter for your summer outings just got easier! In our spring-summer comparison guide, we explore four options: Original Ecostretch, CoolNet UV®, Insect Shield® and Merino Lightweight. Whether you need UV protection, breathability, mosquito repellent or lightweight comfort, we have a specific solution for all your needs. All of them made in our Barcelona facility, it's tough on adventure and easy on the planet, helping reduce our carbon footprint.
BEST FOR: Natural Cooling
The new CoolNet UV® powered by SMART MINT natural cooling using plant-based odor control technology, keeps you fresh for longer, eliminating the need for constant washes and promoting your product’s durability. Its advanced technical fabric cools your skin by up to 3°C (5.4°F) in response to increases in surface temperature, providing instant relief from the heat.
BEST FOR: Insect repellent
Lightweight multifunctional neckwear that repels insects. Made from recycled plastic bottles, delivering UPF 50 sun protection. It combines ultimate sun protection with the revolutionary Insect Shield® technology which keeps insects away. Natural cooling using plant-based odor control technology SMART MINT.
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BEST FOR: Versatility
The first seamless neck gaiter on the market and today, still the most popular. Made from recycled plastic bottles, certified UPF 50 sun protection and wearable in more than 12 different ways. Flip it, twist it, fold it, an Original has you covered in every situation, hot, cold, windy, sunny - doing whatever activity you love the most.
BEST FOR: Cool weather
Made of 100% Merino wool. Lightweight multifunctional snood, the perfect year-round layer for eco-concious outdoor lover. Weighing only 125g/m2. Ethically sourced Merino wool feels soft against skin. Naturally equipped with anti-odor and antibacterial properties, it also regulates temperature to keep you comfortable and fresh during your outdoor adventures.
Dive into our comparisons of UV BUFF® vs Original BUFF® and BUFF® CoolNet UV® vs Original to discover the ideal snood for your adventures.
Summer Comparison Table
| Coolnet UV® | Original Ecostretch | Merino Lightweight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £16.95 | £16.95 | £22.95 |
| Reason to Buy | Natural cooling | Versatility | Natural fiber |
| Best for weather | Warm | Cool | Cool |
| % of recycled | 95% | 95% | 100% natural |
| Main Material | Recycled polyester | Recycled polyester | 100% Merino wool |
| UV protection | BEST | BETTER | GOOD |
| Odor control | Smart Mint | No | Natural |
BUFF® snoods adapt to all your adventures, whether in winter or summer. You can stretch them, fold them, and experience ultimate comfort, whether you wear glasses, or hoods, or have long hair. We provide the product; you choose the position you need, from a face mask to a balaclava. Find out how to wear them and take full advantage of your neck scarf.
