Neck gaiters for trail running
Our selection of Neck Gaiters brings together accessories that protect your neck and face while running: the Buff Solid neck gaiter, the multifunctional tube from the Catalan brand, and the Circle Sportswear Protect neck gaiter from the French brand, for cold, wind, and sun.
A fabric tube, a thousand uses.
A versatile accessory
The neck gaiter is a seamless tube of fabric that can be worn in various ways: around the neck to keep warm, pulled up over the nose and mouth against the biting wind, as a headband to catch sweat, as a beanie, or as a headband. Lightweight, it fits easily into a pocket when the sun comes out. When trail running, where the weather changes quickly with altitude, it protects sensitive areas without cluttering up the bag.
The other accessories
Trail accessories also come in:
All the accessories are gathered on the accessories page.
Buff, the inventor
Buff, a Catalan brand founded in the early 1990s, invented the multifunctional neck gaiter: its creator, a motorcyclist, wanted to protect his neck from the cold under his helmet. The name has become synonymous with the accessory. The Buff Solid, a plain one made of stretchy microfiber, dries quickly and wicks away sweat. The neck gaiter Circle Sportswear Protect, from a French brand committed to more responsible production, offers gentle protection for cooler outings.
Choosing the right one
In winter, choose a thicker fabric or one lined with fleece to retain heat. In summer, a thin and breathable fabric protects the neck from the sun; you can dampen it to cool down while exercising. The neck gaiter should cover the nose without restricting breathing and should not slip during a run. It can be machine washed at thirty degrees with technical clothing, without fabric softener, and it dries within a few hours.
Good deals
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Frequently asked questions
How to wear a neck gaiter while trail running?
Around the neck to keep warm, pulled up over the nose when the wind blows, as a headband to catch sweat, or as a light beanie. You take it off and tuck it into a pocket when the sun comes out.
Which material to choose for a neck gaiter?
Technical polyester dries quickly and is suitable for intense efforts. Merino wool, which is warmer, remains comfortable even when damp and helps control odours, making it ideal for long outings at altitude.
Does a neck gaiter protect against the sun?
Yes, it covers the nape of the neck, the throat, and the lower part of the face during exposed outings. Choose a lightweight and light-coloured model for summer that dries quickly and doesn’t hold heat.
Why do we often refer to a buff as a neck gaiter?
The Catalan brand popularised the seamless tube of fabric to the point that many runners refer to any neck gaiter as a buff. The Buff Solid remains its reference plain model.
How to wash a neck gaiter?
Wash it in the machine at thirty degrees, preferably in a mesh bag, without fabric softener or bleach. Air dry it: it dries in a few hours and retains its elasticity longer.
