Turtle Fur

Frequently Asked Questions

• What makes Turtle Fur stand out as an outdoor headwear brand?

  Turtle Fur invented the original fleece neck warmer (The Turtle's Neck®) in Vermont in 1982 and has focused ever since on soft, durable headwear designed for active outdoor use. The brand emphasizes thoughtful materials and construction—like double-layer fleece, UPF treatments, and recycled-content fabrics—to balance warmth, breathability, and packability across skiing, hiking, fishing, and everyday cold-weather use.
• How does Original Turtle Fur fleece differ from Chelonia 150™ and Micro Fur?

  Original Turtle Fur (100% acrylic) is engineered for superior softness and moisture management, making it especially comfortable next to skin in cold conditions, while Chelonia 150™ (100% polyester) offers midweight warmth with quicker-drying performance. Micro Fur (Pontetorto® TecnoFleece) provides a plush, insulating double-layer option for colder days; each material is chosen to optimize warmth, stretch, and breathability depending on intended use.
• Why choose double-layer versus single-layer Turtle Fur tubes and gaiters?

  Double-layer constructions trap air between layers to increase warmth and help block wind and snow, which is ideal for skiing and cold-weather exposure in products like The Turtle’s Neck Gaiter or the Double-Layer Neck Warmer. Single-layer pieces such as the Comfort Ice Tube prioritize breathability, quick-drying, and UPF protection for warm-weather trails or high-output activities.
• Which Turtle Fur hats and tubes are best for sun and water activities?

  For sun protection and quick-dry performance, the Comfort Ice Tube uses recycled polyester with UPF 35 and a smooth, breathable face against skin, while the Way Out 5-Panel Fishing Hat and Offgrid 5-Panel Hat offer UPF 50+, moisture-wicking fabrics, ventilation, and floatable brims suited to fishing and boating. These styles focus on ventilation, light packability, and materials that shed moisture rapidly for multi-season use.
• How should I care for Turtle Fur gaiters, tubes, and hats to maintain performance?

  Wash gaiters and tubes on a gentle or cold cycle with mild detergent, avoid fabric softeners that can reduce wicking, and either tumble dry low or air dry to preserve loft and stretch; crushable hats are designed to pack down but should be reshaped while damp if needed. Regularly rinsing salt and sunscreen from sun hats and allowing fleece pieces to dry fully before storing will help maintain their softness, UPF performance, and longevity.