Dry heat is hard on hair, and your head takes it first. I hand-sculpt this dense wool sauna hat from undyed, carded Alpine mountain wool, in a tall shape, so there is wool and space between the heat and your head. It is hand-sculpted once, for you, after you order, in about 14 days.
No glue. No polyester. No synthetic lining. No chemical dyes. Wool all the way through.
It is the same hand-sculpted hat as on my other pages. This page is about heat and hair. Choose your shade and loop below.
Why wear a wool sauna hat?
In a sauna, the air around your head is the hottest in the room. A dense wool hat:
Sits between your head and the hot air
Keeps direct heat off your hair and scalp
Lets you stay in longer, in comfort
Breathes, so it stays comfortable as you sweat
Stays comfortable between the sauna and the cold plunge
A hat adds comfort. It does not change how long is safe for you, so please leave the sauna when you feel unwell.
Why is this hat so tall?
The height is deliberate. A standard hat stands about 15 in (38 cm) tall. Heat gathers high in a sauna, and your head takes it first. A tall hat rests on you lightly, with dense wool around you and space above you. You can also fold the brim, wear it long, or trim the edge. The wool does not fray.
Kind to hair
Dry heat is hard on hair, including colored hair. Dense, breathable wool keeps direct heat off your hair, and the tall form has room for long hair.
The meadow stays in
Look closely and you may find a trace of dry Alpine meadow in the wool. The wool is washed with water only, so it stays, even in the loop. I could take it out. I'd rather not.
Suitable for
Traditional sauna, infrared sauna, steam room, banya, cold plunge and ice bath, and hot-cold cycles.
Loop option
With a wool loop, for hanging and drying, or without, for a clean silhouette. Choose before checkout.
Fit
Unisex, one size. The standard fit is 22–24.4 in (56–62 cm) around the head and suits almost all adult heads. The tall form has room for long hair. Fold the brim inward or trim the edge to adjust. The wool does not fray, and it molds gently to your head with wear. If you need a custom size, contact me before ordering.
Specifications
Wool: 100% undyed, carded Alpine mountain wool from Tyrol. No polyester, no synthetic blends. Mulesing-free, from small European mountain farms
Process: Hand-felted. No glue, no machines, no synthetic binders
Colors: White, light beige, dark beige, light gray, dark gray, chocolate, black (select at checkout)
Style: With or without a hanging loop (the loop is wool too)
Fit: Unisex, one size. 22–24.4 in (56–62 cm) around the head. Room for long hair
Height: About 15 in (38 cm). Some hats are left longer.
Weight and thickness: About 4.9 oz (140 g), and about 0.18 in (0.45 cm) thick
Care: Rinse with cool water. Air dry flat. Do not machine wash.
Origin: Hand-sculpted in Vilnius, Lithuania
Lead time: About 14 days to hand-sculpt, plus about 10 days transit to the USA and Canada
Delivery: $29 worldwide, delivered duty paid
Delivery
Your hat does not exist yet. It will be sculpted for you, by hand, in about 14 days. Then it travels directly from Vilnius to your door.. Delivery is $29 worldwide, with duties and taxes included, so there are no customs fees or surprises at the door. You receive a tracking number the moment your hat leaves my studio.
FAQ
Is a sauna hat good for colored hair?
Many people wear one to keep direct heat off colored and long hair. A dense wool hat sits between your hair and the hottest air in the room, and the tall form has room for long hair. It does not stop steam or sweat from reaching your hair.
Does it fit long hair?
Yes. The tall form has room for long hair. Fold the brim or trim the edge to adjust the fit.
Why is the hat so tall?
The height holds space between the heat and your head, so you can stay in longer, in comfort. A standard hat is about 15 in (38 cm) tall.
Is it really 100% wool?
Yes. There is no polyester or other synthetic fiber, no synthetic lining, no glue, and no plastic hardware. The optional hanging loop is wool too.
What does "undyed" mean, and what color will it be?
The wool has never been treated with synthetic colorants. The color comes from the sheep, in seven natural shades. Each batch varies slightly, so no two hats are identical.
Will it fit my head?
Yes, almost all adult heads. The standard fit is 22–24.4 in (56–62 cm) around the head. Fold the brim or trim the edge to adjust, or contact me before ordering for a custom size.
How tall is the hat, and how much does it weigh?
A standard hat is about 15 in (38 cm) tall, and I sometimes leave it longer. It weighs about 4.9 oz (140 g) and is about 0.18 in (0.45 cm) thick.
Will it shrink if it gets wet?
It is meant to get wet. Rinse with cool water and air dry flat. Avoid hot water and machine washing.
How much is delivery, and are there customs fees?
Delivery is $29 worldwide and includes duties and taxes, so there are no extra fees on arrival.
Mulesing-free · Hand-felted · No dyes · No polyester · Plastic-free
Dry heat is hard on hair, and your head takes it first. I hand-sculpt this dense wool sauna hat from undyed, carded Alpine mountain wool, in a tall shape, so there is wool and space between the heat and your head. It is hand-sculpted once, for you, after you order, in about 14 days.
No glue. No polyester. No synthetic lining. No chemical dyes. Wool all the way through.
It is the same hand-sculpted hat as on my other pages. This page is about heat and hair. Choose your shade and loop below.
Why wear a wool sauna hat?
In a sauna, the air around your head is the hottest in the room. A dense wool hat:
Sits between your head and the hot air
Keeps direct heat off your hair and scalp
Lets you stay in longer, in comfort
Breathes, so it stays comfortable as you sweat
Stays comfortable between the sauna and the cold plunge
A hat adds comfort. It does not change how long is safe for you, so please leave the sauna when you feel unwell.
Why is this hat so tall?
The height is deliberate. A standard hat stands about 15 in (38 cm) tall. Heat gathers high in a sauna, and your head takes it first. A tall hat rests on you lightly, with dense wool around you and space above you. You can also fold the brim, wear it long, or trim the edge. The wool does not fray.
Kind to hair
Dry heat is hard on hair, including colored hair. Dense, breathable wool keeps direct heat off your hair, and the tall form has room for long hair.
The meadow stays in
Look closely and you may find a trace of dry Alpine meadow in the wool. The wool is washed with water only, so it stays, even in the loop. I could take it out. I'd rather not.
Suitable for
Traditional sauna, infrared sauna, steam room, banya, cold plunge and ice bath, and hot-cold cycles.
Loop option
With a wool loop, for hanging and drying, or without, for a clean silhouette. Choose before checkout.
Fit
Unisex, one size. The standard fit is 22–24.4 in (56–62 cm) around the head and suits almost all adult heads. The tall form has room for long hair. Fold the brim inward or trim the edge to adjust. The wool does not fray, and it molds gently to your head with wear. If you need a custom size, contact me before ordering.
Specifications
Wool: 100% undyed, carded Alpine mountain wool from Tyrol. No polyester, no synthetic blends. Mulesing-free, from small European mountain farms
Process: Hand-felted. No glue, no machines, no synthetic binders
Colors: White, light beige, dark beige, light gray, dark gray, chocolate, black (select at checkout)
Style: With or without a hanging loop (the loop is wool too)
Fit: Unisex, one size. 22–24.4 in (56–62 cm) around the head. Room for long hair
Height: About 15 in (38 cm). Some hats are left longer.
Weight and thickness: About 4.9 oz (140 g), and about 0.18 in (0.45 cm) thick
Care: Rinse with cool water. Air dry flat. Do not machine wash.
Origin: Hand-sculpted in Vilnius, Lithuania
Lead time: About 14 days to hand-sculpt, plus about 10 days transit to the USA and Canada
Delivery: $29 worldwide, delivered duty paid
Delivery
Your hat does not exist yet. It will be sculpted for you, by hand, in about 14 days. Then it travels directly from Vilnius to your door.. Delivery is $29 worldwide, with duties and taxes included, so there are no customs fees or surprises at the door. You receive a tracking number the moment your hat leaves my studio.
FAQ
Is a sauna hat good for colored hair?
Many people wear one to keep direct heat off colored and long hair. A dense wool hat sits between your hair and the hottest air in the room, and the tall form has room for long hair. It does not stop steam or sweat from reaching your hair.
Does it fit long hair?
Yes. The tall form has room for long hair. Fold the brim or trim the edge to adjust the fit.
Why is the hat so tall?
The height holds space between the heat and your head, so you can stay in longer, in comfort. A standard hat is about 15 in (38 cm) tall.
Is it really 100% wool?
Yes. There is no polyester or other synthetic fiber, no synthetic lining, no glue, and no plastic hardware. The optional hanging loop is wool too.
What does "undyed" mean, and what color will it be?
The wool has never been treated with synthetic colorants. The color comes from the sheep, in seven natural shades. Each batch varies slightly, so no two hats are identical.
Will it fit my head?
Yes, almost all adult heads. The standard fit is 22–24.4 in (56–62 cm) around the head. Fold the brim or trim the edge to adjust, or contact me before ordering for a custom size.
How tall is the hat, and how much does it weigh?
A standard hat is about 15 in (38 cm) tall, and I sometimes leave it longer. It weighs about 4.9 oz (140 g) and is about 0.18 in (0.45 cm) thick.
Will it shrink if it gets wet?
It is meant to get wet. Rinse with cool water and air dry flat. Avoid hot water and machine washing.
How much is delivery, and are there customs fees?
Delivery is $29 worldwide and includes duties and taxes, so there are no extra fees on arrival.
Mulesing-free · Hand-felted · No dyes · No polyester · Plastic-free
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