Thurston Introduces Initial Collection

(Aspen, Colo.) - Thurston, designer and developer of premium-quality performance headwear, draws upon a background in material science, a lifetime of dedication to skiing and snowboarding, and years of R&D to introduce its initial collection. The collection reengineers classic styles with outstanding materials and exceptional attention to detail.

Comprising two beanies, a skull cap and a balaclava made from Polartec® Power Wool™ and Wind Pro® fabric technologies, the initial products advance the concept of ski and snowboard headwear as multifunctional by nature of its quality, simplicity and absolute reliability. The results are dynamic and wearable pieces that work perfectly in alpine environments and beyond. 

The Power Wool™ Beanie, Skull Cap and Balaclava are made of Polartec® Power Wool™, which uniquely isolates plush merino wool on the inside, and a high-stretch technical knit on the outside. This maximizes the natural isothermic powers of wool (warming yet pleasantly cooling), while significantly improving its resilience. No other wool fabric comes close to its total comfort and lasting performance.

• The Power Wool™ Skull Cap is ​ultralight and packable for high exertion and bring-anywhere utility.
• The Power Wool™ Beanie is the most versatile beanie.
• The Power Wool™ Balaclava is a baselayer or standalone headwear with a streamlined anatomical fit and hinged design for weather and sun protection.

The Wind Pro™ Beanie is made of Polartec® Wind Pro®, a superfleece that resolves the weakness of regular fleece: wind chill. It’s engineered with proprietary yarns in a compact knit construction to supply 4x more wind resistance, while retaining critical breathability for temperature regulation. It outperforms and outlasts any other fleece.

• The Wind Pro® Beanie is a dynamic everyday beanie complementing the initial proof-of-concept, max-coverage Wind Pro® Alpine Hat.

Made in British Columbia, the collection is available at thurstonunlimited.com.