21/08/2026
What'a a Sauna Hat, and why should I wear one?
It's not just for looks (although we think they look pretty great!). Felt is a brilliant insulator, so a sauna hat keeps the direct heat off your head. Protecting your hair and scalp against dryness and heat. But most importantly, wearing a Sauna Hat allows you to stay in for longer, more comfortably.
It's especially handy in a proper wood-fired heat like ours, which gets very hot. It's a tradition borrowed from Finland and the Baltic states, where sauna is a way of life, and a sauna hat is as much a part of the kit as a bucket and ladle.
You'll usually spot the more seasoned sauna-goers wearing one, so don't be shy. Ask us about borrowing one next time you're with us; we've got a few spares.
TOP TIP: Dunk your hat in water before popping it on to help keep an even cooler head.
Hats on, or brave it bare-headed? Let us know below.