Beanies, caps, bucket hats- no snowboarder’s wardrobe is complete without a solid selection of headwear. Whether it’s keeping your bonce warm on a baltic mid-winter mission, keeping the sun out of your eyes on a late-spring tour or just covering up your unwashed helmet hair at the bar, we’ve got you covered. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee these particular headwear options will make you any better at snowboarding, or give you any advantage over the person next to you whatsoever, but if that was the sole basis upon which snowboarders make purchasing decisions, we’d probably have adopted aerodynamic spandex suits by now – and thank god things haven’t gone that way just yet…
Anyhow – here’s a selection of the best hats we found while rummaging through this season’s headwear.
The Best Snowboard Hats and Beanies For 2026-2026
From chunky knits to sun‑ready bucket hats, our expert team at Whitelines have selected the best headwear for the season—whether you’re keeping warm on a chilly, exposed mountain peak, or shading your eyes at the bar for après ski. We’ve found the right headwear for you. Our Whitelines 100 winners are as follows:
You’ll find some extra Whitelines-approved options at the end of the list too. These are a selection of products that we loved and give our seal of approval, we just couldn’t squeeze them into the Whitelines top 100. They are as follows:
Coal Pearl Skull
PRICE: £39.99 / €41.72 / $39.95
NEW FOR 2026/27: Yes
Why We Chose The Coal Pearl Skull:
This slimmer, close-cropped take on Coal’s softest beanie is finished with chequered or floral designs – proof that a tight fit doesn’t have to skimp on steeze.
Who Is The Coal Pearl Skull For?
Women looking for a low-profile beanie that layers comfortably under a helmet. The simple patterns ensure it’s classy enough for the après scene, too.
Tech Talk
Materials, construction and features
Built from the same ‘FeatherSoft’ acrylic blend as the standard Pearl, but cut for a tighter fit and without a turn-up. Jacquard artwork seals the deal.
Tester Verdict
Meagan Malone
“The Pearl Skull is a women’s specific hat that fits snug to the head without the top of the beanie poking up in the air. The designs are feminine and classic without being too ‘girly’ which is a plus in my opinion. I’ve worn it for a few weeks now and it’s still holding a great shape, though I would wash it on cold or hand wash as the material may stretch. It’s slim enough to wear under a helmet, blending a sporty shape with a design you can wear every day.”
Coal Pearl
PRICE: £39.99 / €41.72 / $39.95
NEW FOR 2026/27: Yes
Why We Chose The Coal Pearl:
Coal’s FeatherSoft acrylic gives the Pearl a luxuriously comfy texture, and is available in some banging colours – the Poppy in particular really, well… pops.
Who Is The Coal Pearl For?
Anyone who wants their beanie to double as a comfort blanket for their head. The two-tone stitching and plush knit make this one of Coal’s softest hats, full stop.
Tech Talk
Materials, construction and features
The FeatherSoft acrylic knit is what gives The Pearl its fluffy hand-feel. It features a generous turn-up and is available in four colourways, with subtle logo labels that let the texture do the talking.
Tester Verdict
Pat Nichols
“Hands down the softest, most comfortable beanie to grace my dome. I love the two-tone weave in the stitching and it’s just so fucking soft. Stylish, comfortable, 10/10 no notes. Take a bow for the humble hat.”
Eivy Colder Beanie Neck Warmer
PRICE: €49.95 | $55.95 | £39.95
NEW FOR 2026/27: No
Why We Chose The Eivy Colder Neckwarmer:
She’s cute, she’s stylish, she’s multifunctional! It’s me! Just kidding, it’s this dope, versatile neck gaiter from Eivy.
Who Is The Eivy Colder Neckwarmer For?
Some people can rock helmet hair, some people can’t… If you’re looking for a cute way to cover up your post-lid barnet, then this is a great shout.
Tech Talk
Materials, construction and features
Made from quick-drying base layer fabric, the Colder Neckwarmer has a cosy microfibre lining for that premium next-to-skin feel. The stretchy fabric both keeps it comfortable and allows it to be worn in a multitude of ways; the world is your oyster, my friend!
Tester Verdict
Sara Previte
“This piece is it. Every time I go riding, I don’t want to carry a hat around, but I want a hat for when I finish and grab a drink with a friend or hang out in the sun. Neck warmer transforms into a hat so you can cover up the helmet hair when you aren’t riding!”
Coal Artefact Beanie
PRICE: £34.99 / €37.75 / $36.95
NEW FOR 2026/27: Yes
Why We Chose The Coal Artefact Beanie:
The Artefact trades a flat knit for terry-cloth texture with raised artwork, giving a whole new dimension to your headwear. Are those paint splats? Pixels? Let’s just call it camo-adjacent.
Who Is The Coal Artefact For?
Riders without giant heads will appreciate the snugger starting fit, but the stretch means it settles in with wear. Really, this is for anyone who wants a hat people actually comment on.
Tech Talk
Materials, construction and features
The fuzzy texture comes from a terry-cloth knit blending polyester, acrylic and wool, finished with raised exterior artwork and an interior terry lining that adds proper warmth.
Tester Verdict
Kevin Frank
“Within 15 minutes of wearing this beanie I was complimented on it, so that is a great omen. A great hat with a slightly longer fit and starts tighter (totally great for my small head) but has a good amount of stretch that gets more comfortable with use. The pattern is amazing – it’s warm, it’s fuzzy and it looks just as cool inside out as it does the right way around. Nice work from Coal on this one!”
Autumn Select
PRICE: €119.95 / $139.95 / £104.95
NEW FOR 2026/27: No
Why We Chose The Autumn Select Fit Beanie:
Tons of great gear, from jackets to socks, bears the Autimn name these days – but the brand’s roots are in making quality headgear like this.
Who Is The Autumn Select Fit Beanie For?
Those who like a classic folded beanie with a subtle herringbone weave will want to check this out – and a whopping sixteen-strong colourway range means there’s a Select for every outfit.
Tech Talk
Materials, construction and features
The Autumn Select Fit beanie is 100% acrylic, which combined with the medium thickness makes it a great ‘daily driver’ hat, from December to April, and from first chair to last call.
Tester Verdict
Sara Previte
“This hat is very comfortable and extremely trendy; Autumn hit the mark with their designs year after year. This quite basic hat is given a coolness with the alternating weave of colors so you get a red hat with a pop of another color in the knit.”
