★★★★★  5.0 from 62 reviews

Sauna longer.

A 100% natural Merino wool sauna hat that keeps your head 20°F cooler.

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Free returns within 30 daysOne size fits allShips in a cotton muslin bag

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The Backyard Spa Project Hideout Sauna Club TYDE HAUS

Why NORDÎ

NORDÎ lets your head keep up with your body.

Cool on the head, soft on the scalp, kind to your hair.

Eight minutes in, your head is burning and you're out before your body is ready.

Cooler where it counts.

Dense natural wool slows the heat before it reaches your head, so the full session is yours to enjoy.

The hats you've tried itch your forehead, sit heavy and smell of dye.

So soft you forget it's on.

One seamless piece of felt, light on the head, with nothing scratching your forehead, ears or scalp.

You walk out with dry, brittle hair and a scalp that feels hot and tight.

Hair and scalp, protected.

Room to wear your hair up inside and a brim that comes down over the ears. You leave with hair that doesn't feel damaged.

The NORDÎ Sauna Hat

Every detail, considered.

1 Undyed, 100% natural Merino. Fine 19 micron fibres.2 Finished smooth inside and out, so the hat isn't itchy.3 Cotton label.4 20°F cooler.5 One seamless piece of dense felt.6 Brim covers your ears.
  1. Undyed, 100% natural Merino. Fine 19 micron fibres.
  2. Finished smooth inside and out, so the hat isn't itchy.
  3. Cotton label.
  4. 20°F cooler.
  5. One seamless piece of dense felt.
  6. Brim covers your ears.

Seen in the Sauna

In their words

Heard in the Sauna

★★★★★ 5.0 from 62 reviews
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“After just 5–10 minutes, my head would feel so hot and my hair literally felt like it was on fire… I can comfortably stay in the sauna for 15+ minutes at a time, even in high heat.”
Kat · Verified buyer
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“I’ve always struggled with feeling overheated in the sauna. Within a few minutes my head would start to burn, I’d get lightheaded, and I’d have to step out early… The first time I used it, I honestly couldn’t believe the difference. My head stayed cool, my mind stayed calm, and for the first time I was able to actually enjoy the full session.”
Theo · Verified buyer
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“The other hats I have worn make my head itch, have a chemical-y smell to them and don't fit my head as nicely.”
Anonymous · Verified buyer
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“Great fit, light and comfortable. material quality is excellent!”
Connor McKay · Verified buyer
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“I was having headaches from my sauna routine and didn’t stay in for a long period of time. This hat has allowed me to have a longer sauna session and I no longer get those heat headaches.”
Denise Neely · Verified buyer
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“Looks very refined and is actually a rather beautiful hat… Other sauna hats tend to look somewhat goofy.”
Anonymous · Verified buyer
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“Using the hat allowed me to comfortably stay in the sauna for an extra 10 minutes for a total of 30 minutes.”
Anonymous · Verified buyer
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“They fit us perfectly and are so much more comfortable compared to the wool stocking hats we were using.”
Nicole · Verified buyer
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“The brim comes lower than most sauna hats that Ive seen. I feel it keeps my head a lot cooler than other hats.”
Thomas Martin · Verified buyer

Dense, not thick

Light enough to forget. Dense enough to keep the heat out.

Densely packed wool holds the heat back as well as anything we tested, and stays light and soft on your head.

Made for the whole session, start to finish.

Deep into a session, comfort matters as much as cool. Your shoulders drop, your eyes close, the day melts away. This is what sauna is for, and a light, soft hat earns its place by disappearing. You stop noticing it's there.

Nothing synthetic – The NORDÎ difference

In the heat, mind what touches your skin.

Heat opens your pores, so your skin takes in more of what it touches. Many sauna hats are dyed, bleached, coated or blended with synthetic fibres.

Ours is 100% natural Merino from Portuguese Merino Branco and Merino da Beira Baixa sheep, with fine 19 micron fibres. Naturally odour-resistant, so it stays fresh session after session.

  • Wool100% natural Merino
  • Chemical dyesNone
  • BleachNone
  • Synthetic fibresNone
  • Stiffening agentNone
  • Superwash treatmentNone
  • Water-repellent coatingNone
  • Stain-resistant coatingNone
  • Made inPortugal, by hand

The NORDÎ Sauna Hat

Made for the top bench.

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Questions, answered

Won't a wool hat make me hotter?

No. Wool insulates: it slows the heat before it reaches your head. In our testing, the head stayed 20°F cooler at 20 minutes with the hat on.

Why is it lighter than some sauna hats?

Our felt is densely felted. Density matters more than thickness, so we made the hat that perfects the balance of coolness, comfort and aesthetic.

Will it fit me?

One size fits all. It measures 81 cm around the brim, with room to wear your hair up inside and a brim that comes down over your ears.

Does it work in an infrared sauna?

Yes. Infrared saunas still reach 170°F and above, and your head still takes the heat first.

Should I wet it before I go in?

No, wear it dry. Dry wool insulates best.

How do I care for it?

Hang it to air-dry after each session. Natural wool is odour-resistant, so it rarely needs washing. When it does, hand wash in cold water, don't wring it, and let it air-dry.

What if it isn't for me?

Return it within 30 days, unused and with its tag on. We cover the return shipping.