Cashmere Balaclavas

Cashmere Balaclavas & Hoods

Discover our collection of cashmere balaclavas, knitted hoods and hooded scarves designed to provide soft, lightweight warmth around the head, ears and neck. Made from fine cashmere, these versatile cold-weather accessories combine the coverage of a hood with the comfort of a scarf or winter hat.

Choose from classic cashmere hood hats, ribbed balaclavas, adjustable drawstring styles and hooded snoods for women and men. Many designs can be worn in more than one way, making them easy to layer with sweaters, coats and jackets throughout autumn and winter.

Explore Cashmere Balaclava Styles

• Classic Cashmere Balaclavas: Pull-on knitted hoods designed to provide comfortable coverage around the head, ears and neck.
• Drawstring Cashmere Balaclavas: Adjustable hood styles that allow you to change the fit around the face for added cold-weather coverage.
• Cashmere Hooded Scarves: Versatile designs combining a knitted hood with scarf-like neck coverage for easy layering.
• Cashmere Snoods & Hooded Cowls: Soft pull-on styles with a relaxed shape that can be worn around the head or neck.

Cashmere Balaclavas for Women and Men

Our cashmere balaclavas include women's and unisex styles in a range of knitted textures, shapes and neutral colors. From simple hood hats to longer neck-covering designs, these accessories provide an alternative to wearing a separate hat and scarf.

Balaclava vs. Cashmere Beanie

A traditional cashmere beanie primarily covers the head and ears, while a balaclava or knitted hood extends farther around the neck and sides of the face. If you prefer a classic winter hat, explore our cashmere hats and beanies.

Cashmere Hoods & Hooded Scarves

Some styles in this collection combine the shape of a balaclava with the versatility of a hooded scarf or snood. Adjustable drawstrings, ribbed trims, extended neck panels and scarf-style details allow these pieces to be styled in different ways depending on the weather and your outfit.

For more cold-weather accessories, explore our cashmere scarves and shawls or browse the complete cashmere accessories collection.

Cashmere Balaclavas FAQ

What is a cashmere balaclava?

A cashmere balaclava is a knitted cold-weather accessory designed to cover the head and ears while extending around the neck. Some designs resemble a hood, snood or hooded scarf rather than a traditional close-fitting ski balaclava.

Can a cashmere balaclava be worn as a hood?

Yes. Many knitted cashmere balaclavas have a relaxed hood-shaped construction and can be worn over the head or pushed back around the neck depending on the design.

What is the difference between a balaclava and a hooded scarf?

A balaclava is primarily designed as a pull-on head and neck covering, while a hooded scarf combines a hood with additional scarf-style fabric. Some cashmere designs combine features of both styles.