Here are some cool beanies for men in an assortment of materials that also happen to vegan. I found a number of great styles made from fabric blends that will keep your head warm in the winter (without using itchy wool) or cool in the summer and protected from the sun.
The best beanies for men look great while being made with eco-friendly materials, like hemp, organic cotton, and recycled polyester. So, whether you’re looking for a slouchy hat, a fitted skully, or a longshoreman-style knit cap, you’ll find some great options here.
1. Soul Role Organic Cotton and Hemp Beanie Hat
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Based on the beautiful Hamakua Coast in Laupahoehoe, Hawaii, SoulRole handcrafts ethical clothing using organic, eco-friendly fabrics. You can see some of their eco-friendly hoodies here on UniGuide.
These heather hats are made with an organic cotton and hemp jersey blend, making them super soft to the touch and comfy enough to wear all day without being itchy.
Available colors: storm gray, light brown, red wine, stone blue, and forest green
2. Men’s Organic Cotton and Hemp Slouchy Knit Hat
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Another cool style from SoulRole, this men’s slouch beanie is also handmade with naturally stretchy organic cotton and hemp blend fabric.
3. Recycled Plastic and Organic Cotton Guitar Beanie
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This cool, heather gray beanie has a gold guitar emblazoned on the front. It’s made with an organic cotton and recycled polyester blend fabric. The guitar is printed with a non-toxic, water-based ink. It’s made in the USA in Florida.
4. Colorful Hemp and Cotton Handmade Crochet Beanie
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A truly unique slouchy hat, this colorful beanie is handmade with a hemp and cotton knit that gets softer with age. It will keep your head warm in winter and cool in summer. Plus, hemp is highly resistant to ultraviolet light, which means it won’t fade easily in sunlight and will protect your head form harmful rays.
Based in Russia, Hemp4Life’s founders Alena and Sergey are evangelists for the powerful properties of hemp as a sustainable material, which can be used to make a wide variety of comfortable, stylish clothes. Be sure to visit Hemp4Life’s Etsy shop to see more of their designs.
5. Men’s Linen Slouch Beanie
This cool and versatile vegan slouch hat is made with linen, cotton, and spandex.
Available colors: black, dark gray, light gray, and navy blue
6. Men’s 100% Hemp Beanie
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Lightweight enough to wear in summer, this open knit slouchy cap is handmade with 100% hemp yarn. Hemp is highly resistant to ultraviolet light, which makes it ideal for protecting your head from the sun.
Available colors: black, dark gray, light gray, and beige
7. Brimmed Skully Hat
This cool skullcap is handmade with 100% cotton. It has a subtle brim for a little extra, understated style.
8. Men’s Recycled Cotton Knit Hat
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This classic ski hat by Coal is made with recycle cotton yarn.
Available colors: black, gray, mustard, and red
9. Men’s Acrylic Slouch Beanie
Another style from Coal, this cap has a little extra room for slouch. It’s made with 100% acrylic yarn, which is a great cruelty-free alternative to wool that will still keep your head warm.
Available colors: black, charcoal gray, striped multi, green, blue, purple, and burgundy red
10. Recycled Fleece Hat
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Made with recycled fibers, this Polartech fleece cap will keep your head comfortable and warm. Polartech is breathable, lightweight, and easy to pack, which makes this the perfect travel hat.
11. United by Blue Socially Conscious 100% Recycled Ski Hat
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United by Blue is a mission-driven, socially conscious company that removes one pound of trash from the world’s oceans and waterways with every product they sell.
This cuffed ski hat is made with 100% recycled polyester.
Available in multiple colors.
12. United by Blue Recycled Mariner Beanie
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Another great eco-friendly hat, this classic mariner’s cap is made with 100% recycled polyester. Your purchase will help to remove one pound of trash from the world’s oceans, riverways, and lakes.
Available colors: brown, navy, green, and red
13. North Face Salty Dog Knit Cap
Another classic, longshoreman-style beanie, this cap is from the North Face and it’s made with 100% synthetic, vegan-friendly materials.
Available colors: black, charcoal gray, olive green, red, navy blue, white, burgundy red
14. Burton Knit Hat
A classic ski hat with a little bit of slouch, this cap is made with 100% acrylic.
Available colors: black, heather gray, rose, tan, forest green, moss green, olive green, pale orange, burgundy red
15. Men’s Slouch Beanie and Neck Warmer
For cold days, check out this slouchy hat and neck warmer combo. It’s made with soft, stretchy polyester. The double-layer material is windproof, making it great for outdoors adventures.
Available colors: black, navy blue, brown, red, and light gray
16. Men’s Vegan Brimmed Beanie
If you’re looking for a brimmed beanie made with vegan-friendly materials, check out this 100% acrylic style by Folie Co. The visor brim measures 2.5”, providing extra protection from the cold, wind, and sun.
Available colors: charcoal, black, red, teal blue, rose
17. Knit Blend Vegan Hat
This cap is made with a vegan-friendly stretch fabric blend that’s made with acrylic, polyester, and cocona coconut fiber.
Available colors: black, red, gray, light olive
18. Double Layer Knit Slouchy Hat
For those cold days, check out this slouch hat made with a double layer of acrylic knit and fleece. It’s also windproof.
Available colors: black, gray
