Of the Oceans Organic Cotton Beanie Hat

Of the Oceans organic cotton beanie hat is made from 100% organic cotton, so can be safely laundered in the machine, without releasing microplastics into the sea. This hat is from a brand that produces organic cotton and hemp clothing for men, based in Leicestershire.

The beanie is made up of a double layer for style and warmth. The inner layer is a finer weave organic cotton, whilst the outer layer is a chunkier knit.

In five colours: black, grey, kelp green, mustard and navy.

Do you really need to wear a hat?

Not everyone does, but they do provide protection as you lose heat from your head in cold weather. And in warm weather, they can shield your eyes (and protect men with bald heads from getting burned!)

Use wide-brimmed hats to shield the face, neck and eyes from sun damage, and beanies to protect against rain and wind. Many runners like caps to provide a focus shield against distractions.

Hat safety for babies

The Lullaby Trust says that hats (and outdoor layers) should be removed when moving indoors or into a warm car, to prevent overheating (babies regulate temperature through their heads, and keeping them covered inside risks making them too hot).

They say to keeps rooms at around 18°C–21°C and use hats outdoors when it’s cold (below 15°C–16°C) to keep them warm. If a baby is crying intensely or sweating, he or she may be too hot. To check, feel their chest or back (rather than hands or feet, which often feel cooler).