It’s important to consider the European fashion sensibilities that inspired Buff Headwear when it first introduced its lightweight do-rags to the outdoor market two years ago. Even more important is the Spanish company’s introduction of the new Innova line, demonstrating a significant progression into the technical side of outdoor fashion with two products that work well in winter. Buff has created the Typhoon and Cyclone models of its “multifunctional headwear garments,” what most skiers would describe as fancy neck gaiters (doubling the price to about $37 in the process). By combining a plush polyester microfleece fabric with a Windstopper membrane and a more durable, water-repellent outer layer, the Buff Typhoon may be the most practical accessory you can put in your pocket before heading out on a powder day. An extra-long Polertec section tucks easily into a fleece underlayer for added warmth while the windproof upper keeps the external elements at bay.
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