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29.9.2020

If you're trying to decide between the Coolnet or the Merino Wool versions to use as a mask i bought both at the same time so i could compare for myself...For context i have a large beard so a standard face mask was not the best option for me as i work in a place that requires me by law to wear a mask for 6 hours straight due to the recent change in rules in the UK... it should also be noted that using either of these products as masks will most likely NOT protect you from Covid-19 as well as something like an N95 mask may do.Breathability:They are both quite easy to breath through as the material on both versions is quite thin, but the Coolnet version is just slightly easier (by maybe 10%)also depending on how much you talk the merino wool one can collect a little bit of moisture where your mouth is again making it just a that little bit more difficult to breath through, but the Coolnet version is "moisture wicking" so this doesn't happen when talking a lot.Heat:The Coolnet version stays true to it's name and is definitely cooler than the Merino Wool version, you can kind of feel the cooling sensation as you breath, perhaps that's why it feels slightly easier to breath through, however as i write this review winter is approaching so if you are planning on being outside a lot maybe the Merino Wool would be better suited for you.Comfort:The Merino Wool version is definitely more comfortable for me, softer on the skin around your face and neck, the Coolnet version isn't uncomfortable by any means but certainly is not as soft, but this could be due to the fact that despite both versions being "One Size Fits All" The Coolnet version is slightly smaller (tighter around your face) this could also be an attributing factor to why it's slightly easier to breathe through, that being said there are some negative reviews on the Merino Wool version saying it's too big & baggy for some people on the smaller side so buyer beware.Looks:Obviously this is subjective but to me the Merino Wool version definitely looks the best, it looks the most natural with clothing, that being said there's nothing really natural about wearing a mask in public so it's moot, but the Coolnet version can have a slight "shine" to it in some lighting and you can tell it's a synthetic fabric, also since it's slightly tighter on your face you are able to see through it very slightly in some lighting & it is easier to see the shape of your face and even some lip movements.Overall Quality:The Merino Wool version has a stitched lining around both ends which gives it a nice edge in quality over the Coolnet version which has no stitched lining or seam of any kind the fabric simply ends, also by default due to the nature of the material the coolnet looks and feels cheaperMy Personal Recommendation:Function Over Form... Despite the Merino Wool version being "better" in many ways i would pick the Coolnet version every time mainly because it is easier to breath through, it doesn't get too hot & it wicks moisture (spit, sweat & rain) it may not feel as soft or look as nice but you can definitely breath through it & talk through it for a longer period of time.
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23.1.2013

I've been using Buffs for 7 years now and have quite a collection. Mostly Regular Buffs and a few Polar Buffs in all sorts of colours and patterns, but this is my first Merino Wool Buff and I must say I'm delighted as to how warm it kept me in this snowy weather we have right now in the UK.I ordered the Shamir Cedar colour(more like Olive Green) so it compliments my olive green military uniform when I'm out with my dad in his vintage WW2 military vehicles at weekends. I ordered it specifically because knowing how well Buffs keep you warm, but also knowing that my dads trucks have no doors or windows to keep the elements out! I feel this Buff will earn its keep in this department!Its indeed very warm and I would *like* to say its soft,but in my opinion it feels a bit rough at first - it could be that I've worn it straight out of the box (as such) so perhaps once it gets its first wash, it might soften up more. Not too worried :)The wool Buff is also longer than a regular Buff, which I think is an advantage as it gives you more fabric to play around with - for example,if you make a hat out of it and have a large head, the extra fabric will come in handy! It won't be a tight stretch like the Regular Buffs!I've had the opportunity to Christen my Buff on the day it arrived already by using it multiple ways when taking a hike through the mountains of snow we have here in Scotland at the moment!Its been used as:A HatBalaclavaScarf/ Neck warmerHair BandIt keeps you warm when you're cold, but it also keeps you cool when you're hot!When I was wearing it out on my hike through the snow yesterday, there was no end to the snow falling from the sky and eventually my Wool Buff was soaked by the time I got home, HOWEVER it kept me warm regardless how wet it got! Got home and stuck it on a radiator for 30 mins and it was dry and ready to go again.The only downside I find with the Wool Buff it that when I was wearing it as a Balaclava when wet, it seems to lose a bit of elasticity about it (unlike Regular Buffs that are made from Microfibre Polyester) but it seemed to regain its stretchiness when I got it dried at home. Must be a temporary thing.And to the sceptics out there who think its just an overpriced piece of tubing - well its not! Until you try it out for yourself, you're seriously missing out! Buff is a technical fabric that wicks away sweat, but keeps you warm and is very lightweight and versatile piece of clothing. There are at least 12 ways you can wear Buff (go Youtube it) and for £20 for a Wool one, its a bargain and well worth its weight in gold.Would I recommend Wool Buff? Most certainly yes! In fact I would recommend any Buff!Coming from a Buff Veteran, very happy with my first Wool Buff and may well end up buying it in other colours/ patterns too ^_^
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27.12.2019

This is the second Buff I own. Initially I brought the cotton version as I was afraid of wool because it’s itchy... After I tried a merino item I immediately went and brought the Buff Merino version. I must say that if you are a outdoor person this item is a must have on your kit. Also you must’ve it from Buff as it’s made in Spain. Also you must have it from merino as it’s the best fabric, net superior to cotton. The reason for that is , the merino dry faster than cotton, doesn’t need frequent washing, keep warm even when wet and.... doesn’t smell. If I have to compare it with the cotton one also it’s a bit longer,or, it’s just my optical illusion.I love this simple piece of kit as it’s simple and efficient.This is what you need in a SHTF situation: simplicity and efficiency.Also you need a strong built and Buff is a Spain company with a superior quality control who is not messing around with the costumers than also the price I paid is affordable. You may found something cheaper, like next to nothing but: how often you must spend your time and money buying again the same product after a year or less?I’m a professional outdoor survivalist and a professional PSD and my Buff cotton has been with me for the last six or seven years and looks like new.Show me another one to last that long!Can be used literally for everything you need: from mouth filter in a dessert mission to a hat, washing cloth, bandana, hand warmer, water filter, first Aid sling, ice pouch when injured, electronics protective sleeve, polishing my boots with it, xtender for my assault rifle sling... name it and that Buff has been always in my pocket together with a pair of tactical gloves and it has never let me down.I genuinely hope that the merino one will last as long as the cotton one .The price and the delivery from Alloutdoor UK was superb considering the quality of the product so I strongly recommend it from this guys.They also send me a £60 wine voucher with it! Can you believe that?Thank you guys and a prosperous 2020 new year!Stay safe, Pablo G
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11.2.2014

I first noticed Buffs some years ago and was not convinced. Heavily marketed in places like Millets, Blacks, and Cotswold Camping they seemed very much an overpriced fashion accessory for trendy backpacking hipsters, and not something to be seen in as a self respecting gentleman over 30!Being a fan of merino wool however I recently stumbled across this woollen version which caused me to reconsider.The principle attraction was it's neat compactness; here was a garment professing similar functions to a scarf and more, yet which tucks down to about the size of a cigarette packet. Still somewhat sceptical I resolved to splash out on a very conservative grey version.I have to say I'm delighted I gave it a try.Small enough to live in my coat pocket I'm rarely without it now. Mainly used as a scarf or sometimes as a beanie to cover my ears. It works especially well combined with a hat or cap and is thin enough to slip under a cycle helmet keeping ears face and neck toastie whilst out on wintery roads without overheating - I'm converted now and will most likely get more as gifts.So why not five stars? I do think it is a marvellously innovative product with great value in it's versatility.Even so, £20 for a 50g 2' tube of fabric does sting the wallet no matter how pretty the packaging.- I still recommend it highly however -
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27.11.2016

As a slim woman, I've come to realise that this product is a little large for me. I've come to realise this because when I try to pull it up to cover my mouth and nose in the cold weather, it will fall down before very long. Having said that, it performs better for that task than any scarf or long necked jumper I have could ever do. I use this for cycling and it's good for that activity because, unlike a scarf, it's never going to become unravelled and blow away or cause me any distraction or danger. The colour is spot on for me: more of a brick red than a true red; I love it. The thing I hate most about this product though is the label: it is quite long and is sewn on to the bottom of the Buff; this means that it is often visible as,even though it's on the inside, its long length means that it has a tendency to expose itself! The label is not Buff-branded and its stark white appearance just cheapens the product. I don't want to cut it off because that would look just as bad and the resultant rough edge might lead to itching and scratching. Shame. This product itself can be a little itchy at times, even though it is fine Merino; I personally think that given all of Merino's other great qualities, the very occasional itchy neck is a sacrifice that I'm happy to make.
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26.8.2019

I bought this on a whim. It's still high summer, and I haven't field tested it, so take this review with a pinch of salt.I like merino wool. It's expensive, it doesn't last as long or dry as quicky as other fibres, and some fine it too itchy, but what you gain is versatility. It keeps you warm, even when wet, and or let's you perspire freely without getting damp or smelly, even if you don't wash it for days.So I thought it would make sense to convince a simple, versatile fabric with a simple, versatile garment design.The combination of thin fabric and long tube give you the option of wearing it as a light single layer or heavier double layer.The main modes of use for me would be:- hat- face /neck cover- furled up tightlyTo make the hat, twist the tube in the middle, so that you have two hats joined at their centres, and then merge the two into one. The twist in the middle creates an inelegant, but well insulated bulge. It's pretty warm, considering the weight of the material.I think the tube's star feature is the ability to furl it up and place it wherever's convenient – around the wrist; over the head – without having to think about pockets or backpacks.I'll test it properly this winter.
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3.5.2020

Received in a couple of days, so extremely quick, all authentic in original BUFF packaging. Twenty plus years ago I bought this make and still have the same Buffs. Beautifully soft, long and warm or cold depending on the season. Great for he Covid 19 cover up because it can go over ears, nose and mouth. You can breathe and doesn’t steam up glasses if you wear them. Reviewers have mentioned in previous reviews how thin it is. True it is a thin woollen tube, but don’t think for a minute it won’t keep you warm in winter, or cooler in summer. Works both ways. Just rinse under the tap with a bit of detergent, and dry on the line. Do not put in the dryer. These buffs will last for years.Even though have Morino wool, it’s not wool as we know wool to be. It’s super soft.I have bought several this month, because the buffs are a very good price.If you find masks for the outbreak too restricting , use a buff. Thank you to the seller, excellent
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8.5.2020

Bought two of the buffs and arrived at different times. Lose fitting and stretchy material that is lovely and soft to touch. My last buff I still have, and I have had it around 30 years. I swear by the name and never had an issues. Arrived in good recyclable packaging which is a bonus. Size is one size, the buffs fit myself and my husband and neighbour. I would say they would fit majority of necks, with respect chunky necks may have an issue, getting it over the head maybe a problem, however on a cheery note, the buffs do stretch. I am very pleased, lightweight and thin as it should be, keep warm around the neck in cooler months, and warm in winter.I have bought several now and all brilliant.A big thank you to the seller, will buy more. 10/10 for packaging, delivery, contact and true description.
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11.7.2013

New to this headgear, I recently walked the camino de Santiago in spain. 800km trail across 4 mountain range in all weather.What an essential piece of kit this wasIt was warm around head and neck in snow blizzard in pyraneese (I bought the gana red too) I wore it everyday as bandana when the temps hit 32 degree it was soaked with sweat and never smelled just dried quick and went back on next day!I used it as an eye mask sleeping in hostals, pulled down over ears to keep from loosing my earplugs (lots of snorers in dorms)I wore it every day for 41 days and washed about 5 times during.It was like new when washed or not everydayIt has many more uses than how I wore itworth every pennymerino woolis a fantastic fabric and the design of the item make it a very versiltile piece of kit
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6.10.2012

I read all the reviews,and especially that one by Roger.After this, I found that cedar seemed quite a nice colour. So I bought it. I was happily surprised. I was confronted by a deep dark green, which I like very much.I put in on straight away and tried the different ways to wear this.In the evening, I still had it on when it grew quite chilly. I lifted the buff over my head; it was a delight to be warmed in this way.In fact, I am delighted with the style, as you can wear it as an unobtrusive "scarf" which will protect your neck from the wind. You can pull it over the top of your head to protect the ears. Really splendid. The merino wool is tightly knitted,very soft and not scratchy as you could have expected with ordinary wool. I like my cedar buff very much!
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28.8.2017

I've got a couple of these now as well as buying one for my missus - they're very handy bits of kit! Discrete in appearance, I'll happily wear them around town with 'normal' clothes or on the hill. They'll roll up to little more than the size of a pocket handkerchief, so easily slip into a pocket or bag until you need them.Very thin, lightweight and packable they're enough to take the chill of your neck and to seal those jackets which don't seal tightly enough. They're plenty warm in all but the coldest of British weathers .I know buff make a big deal about all the different ways in which you can wear these, but I only really use it as a neck gaiter / scarf,but it is nice having the extra length available to pull it up and cover your ears / meet a beanie hat.
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11.8.2020

I purchased this to use as a face covering when out and about. Ordered at the price of £18.48 during the start of August, which has probably gone up due to others having a similar idea during COVID. (Folded in two with a filter fabric in-between, creating a more comfortable 3 layer covering).The wool itself is soft against the skin, however, the label is large (roughly 5-8cm long by 2cm wide) and very annoying. I ended up cutting the label out but made a tiny hole whilst doing so, a quick few stitches of thread solved that. This makes the product non-returnable due to my own damage and my fear of germs spreading. It would have been a better design decision to add a tear-out label or none at all.Maybe affix the warnings to the packaging?
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4.5.2013

I received one of these as a birthday present. My 8yo son decided it suited him and took possession of it. So I bought another which my 4yo daughter decided suited her better. So I bought this one.Perfect for cycling (we do, as a family) in winter where you can either wear it around your neck only, or pull it up over your head (under your helmet). As it's thin, it keeps the wind off without making you too hot. But it *does* keep the wind off - it's long enough to tuck into your shirt and leave no gaps.Would like one slightly wider in diameter, if I'm honest. I don't like the feeling of things close around my neck.

19.1.2019

I use this along with the Buff merino skull cap. They are a perfect match since they’re the same wool (125g/m2) and colour. This combination beats the (Merino Buff) balaclava I was used to, allowing extra combinations. Great quality & performance as always from Buff (as long as you get the merino stuff). This is 125g/m2 wool which may seem very thin (IT IS, you can actually see-thru) but does its job even in North EU winters AND being merino and thin it’s perfectly wearable all year round. Unfortunately the fit is very loose (unless you have a really big neck, I am a medium size man) hence 4 stars instead of 5.

26.1.2018

These buffs are almost unparalleled. It's so light-weight, even compared to a normal buff, that you barely notice you're wearing it but it still manages to keep you warm and comfortable. The only downside is that the merino wool range from Buff seem to wear slightly faster than a normal Buff. I've noticed some slight bobbling after albeit daily wear for 6 - 9 months. It can also be a slighter harder fit when wore in one of the hat configurations if you are bald as merino wool tends to be softer and therefore slides around easier. I would still recommend this over over any other Buff product.

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