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Global outdoor accessories brand BUFF®, renowned for its multifunctional head and neckwear, has spent more than three decades perfecting the balance of performance, comfort, and style. In recent years the brand has steadily expanded its offering, first stepping into the world of technical socks and now, for the first time, launching a full glove collection. The move feels like a natural evolution: BUFF® has always excelled at protecting outdoor enthusiasts from the elements, and this season it finally completes that promise from head to toe.
The new glove range brings BUFF®’s familiar design language to the hands, blending ergonomic shaping with performance fabrics and thoughtful details. Touchscreen compatibility is standard across the lineup, and each model is tailored to a specific type of winter activity. The ThermoNet® Gloves stand out as the most recognisably “BUFF®” product, carrying the brand’s signature insulation technology into a lightweight, water‑repellent glove built for cold‑weather runs and fast-paced hikes. They offer flexible warmth, a soft fleece thumb wipe, and a secure snap closure that keeps them paired and ready for action. For high-output training, the DryFlx® Gloves provide a quick-dry, ultra-stretch fit with reflective accents and silicone grip, while the Tech Fleece Gloves introduce dependable Polartec® warmth for everyday winter use. At the more protective end of the spectrum, the Windproof Gloves use Pertex® Aeros technology to shield hands from biting gusts, and the two Merino models, Midweight and Fleece, deliver natural warmth, breathability, and odour resistance for hikers who prefer the feel of wool. Across the board, the collection is practical, comfortable, and clearly designed with real outdoor use in mind.
Alongside this debut, BUFF® strengthens its growing sock category with a winter collection built around two core technologies: ThermoNet® and Merino wool. The ThermoNet® socks, available in Crew and Over The Calf versions, combine recycled materials with PrimaLoft® fibres to deliver impressive warmth without bulk. The Crew model is ideal for medium-intensity hikes, offering targeted cushioning and moisture-wicking fibres to keep feet dry, while the Over The Calf version is engineered for ski days, with reinforced zones on the sole, ankle, and shin for impact absorption and a secure boot fit. Made in Spain, they’re warm, lightweight, and eco-conscious,very much in line with BUFF®’s broader design ethos.
The Merino Wool socks, designed in Igualada and produced in Italy, take a more natural approach to winter comfort. The Midweight Crew offers stability and breathability for challenging terrain, while the Heavyweight Over The Calf model provides maximum cushioning for skiing and high-speed descents. Both benefit from Merino’s natural temperature regulation and odour control, with flat seams to prevent blisters and ensure a smooth, friction-free fit.
Taken together, BUFF®’s new gloves and winter socks represent the brand’s most complete cold-weather offering to date. The expansion feels purposeful rather than opportunistic, with each product clearly rooted in the same performance-driven thinking that has long defined BUFF®’s headwear. For anyone looking to upgrade their winter kit with reliable, well-engineered accessories, this season’s collection shows a brand confidently stepping into new territory while staying true to what it does best.