Material Guide

Materials for our headwear

Our functional Eisbär headwear is characterized by high-quality, high-performance, and innovative materials. Choosing the right material is crucial for the comfort and performance of athletic headwear.

All the materials we use offer a high level of comfort, optimal protection, breathability, and effective temperature regulation. We combine natural fibers such as merino wool or cotton with modern functional fibers like Coolmax® or Dryarn®.

In this way, our functional beanies ensure that you, as an athlete and outdoor enthusiast, enjoy movement even more—whether during sports or other outdoor activities, in summer or in winter.

Find out here which materials we use for our Eisbär headwear and what properties make them particularly suitable for various sports.

ACTIVE KNIT

brrr°

DRYARN

100% MERINO

MERINO MIX 50

NYLON

LENZING™ ECOVERO™

What is Polycolon?

POLYCOLON® was developed for maximum performance directly against the skin. The hydrophobic functional fiber made of 100% polypropylene absorbs almost no moisture, thereby ensuring a pleasantly dry feeling even during intense physical activity. At the same time, the material is exceptionally lightweight, breathable, and quick-drying – ideal for use as a functional inner material in our Active and Active 3D knits.

POLYCOLON® ensures a pleasantly dry feeling directly against the skin. The hydrophobic fiber absorbs hardly any moisture and quickly wicks sweat away from the body. This supports temperature regulation and ensures high wearing comfort even during intense physical activity.

POLYCOLON® is extremely lightweight, breathable, and quick-drying. The durable polypropylene yarn is particularly moisture-repellent, easy-care, and dimensionally stable. This makes it ideal for functional clothing and as a high-performance inner material in our Active and Active 3D knits.

POLYCOLON® is ideal wherever lightness, breathability, and a dry feeling against the skin are required. The fiber is particularly suitable for dynamic sports such as running, trail running, ski touring, cross-country skiing, and hiking – during intense activity as well as in changing conditions.

POLYCOLON® is manufactured by the Schoeller Spinning Group in Europe and stands for innovative functional yarns with the highest standards of performance and quality. Learn more about the technology and development behind POLYCOLON® from our partner.

What are Active Knit & Active Mesh?

Active Knit is the 3-layer knitting technology developed and patented by Eisbär in Austria. Created in collaboration with scientists and athletes, it ensures optimal moisture management. Over the years, the technology has been continuously refined and is now technically mature. With this technology, Eisbär underscores its expertise not only as a headwear specialist but also as an innovative Austrian knitting company.

The three perfectly coordinated layers ensure an especially dry feeling even under high exertion. The first layer wicks sweat away from the skin, the second absorbs and distributes it. The third layer allows for evaporation and provides protection against the cold.

Our special zone technology supports natural cooling through ventilation zones at the forehead and neck.

For a dry feel and optimal breathability – even during high-intensity activity.

With Active Mesh, we are further developing the knitting technology of Active Knit. Due to new yarn compositions and revised knitting techniques, Active Mesh is also particularly well-suited for active sports. It regulates body temperature and wicks away moisture.

Active Knit & Active Mesh wick moisture away quickly, regulate body temperature and ensure optimal breathability. So your head stays dry and warm.

innovative design
thin
dimensionally stable
stretchy
breathable
suitable for any season

Active Knit is suitable for trail running and other sports in any season, but especially during the transition periods. The material is particularly well-suited for temperatures between 0 and 10 degrees. Active Mesh, on the other hand, is ideal for outdoor activities in warm weather and higher temperatures.

WHAT IS brrr°?

With its innovative cooling technology featuring the Triple-Chill™ effect, brrr° cools and lowers your skin temperature instantly and permanently. It is therefore perfectly suited for outdoor activities and sports in hot summer temperatures, allowing you to enjoy your athletic pursuits even in the heat.

What makes brrr° special is its Triple-Chill™ effect, which consists of cooling minerals, active moisture-wicking, and rapid drying. This combination ensures that moisture is efficiently wicked away and your skin remains comfortably dry.

The cooling effect of brrr° lasts for the entire lifespan of the textile, as the cooling technology is permanently embedded into the yarn structure.

The brrr°® material immediately and lastingly lowers skin temperature. Moisture is efficiently wicked away from the skin, keeping it comfortably dry.

with Triple-Chill™ effect

cooling materials
recycled material

The brrr°® fiber is ideal for outdoor activities and sports in high temperatures such as running, trail running, hiking, or cycling.

Then visit brrr° directly.

What is Dryarn®?

The ultralight Dryarn® material weighs less than wool and polyester, thereby ensuring a high level of comfort. Its insulating and breathable structure wicks moisture away from the skin and ensures a dry feel – even during intense exertion. The Dryarn® fiber keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer, making it suitable for a wide range of sports.

Thanks to its high moisture-wicking properties, Dryarn® ensures a dry feeling when worn. The material also reduces sweat odors.

durable
bi-elastic single jersey
breathable
very lightweight
antibacterial
odor-inhibiting

Dryarn® is ideal for sports involving high levels of perspiration. The material can be used for outdoor activities in both summer and winter.

Then visit Dryarn® directly.

What is 100% merino?

Merino wool is a pure, sustainable natural fiber for maximum functionality and ultimate comfort. It consists of 100%
merino wool and is therefore not a mixed fiber.

Merino regulates body temperature in a natural way: it warms in the cold and is breathable in the heat. It absorbs moisture very well and subsequently releases it to the outside. It absorbs up to 30% of its weight without feeling damp. Merino wool is soft, comfortable to wear, and there is no "itchy effect."

The fabric naturally regulates body temperature. Furthermore, merino wool has excellent moisture-wicking properties, absorbing up to 30% of its own weight without feeling damp.

Odor-reducing
resistant to bacterial growth
extra soft feel
renewable, biodegradable natural fiber

100% merino wool is suitable for winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding, for hiking and trekking, as well as for (trail) running in cooler temperatures. Merino is also ideal for mountain sports and other outdoor activities.

What is Merino Mix 50?

Our Merino Mix 50 consists of 50% merino wool and 50% polyacrylic, making it both functional and suitable for everyday wear.

While merino wool provides warmth, ensures natural breathability, and regulates body temperature, polyacrylic complements these benefits with its easy-care properties, shape retention, and durability. It makes the material long-lasting, quick-drying, and especially easy to clean.

The Merino Mix 50 feels soft against the skin – for a high level of comfort.

The Merino Mix 50 provides warmth and regulates body temperature. Thanks to the polyacrylic content, the hats hold their shape and are easy to clean.

50% merino wool
50% polyacrylic
mulesing-free wool
odor-resistant
hard-wearing
durable
quick-drying
easy-care
Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified

The Merino Mix 50 is ideal for cold days, transition periods, and cool summer days in the mountains or in the city. Merino Mix 50 is ideal for activities in moderate to cool conditions. The fabric is functional for sports, uncomplicated for everyday wear, and comfortable for daily use.

What is nylon?

Nylon is a polyamide, a synthetic fiber characterized by high durability and elasticity, which is very lightweight. Due to its robust structure, nylon is particularly abrasion-resistant and long-lasting, while simultaneously offering good breathability and flexibility.

In headwear, nylon primarily provides durability and elasticity. The material makes beanies resistant to abrasion and heavy use, while remaining flexible and adapting well to the shape of the head. As a result, hats remain long-lasting and retain their shape.

long-lasting
elastic
durable
breathable
flexible

Nylon is suitable year-round for many outdoor sports where clothing is subject to heavy wear. Typical areas of use include trail running, hiking, trekking, climbing, and winter sports.

What is LENZING™ Ecovero™?

LENZING™ ECOVERO™ is a sustainable viscose fiber that is lightweight and has a silky-soft feel. It is made from cellulose – the primary natural component of wood.

Thanks to LENZING™’s resource-saving manufacturing process, the production of LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibers results in at least 50% lower water consumption and CO₂ emissions compared to conventional viscose. The wood used comes from certified and controlled sources. In addition, the fiber has been awarded the EU Ecolabel.

At Eisbär, we use this yarn component in our active knitwear.