Some of Buff's new range of hats

They have been a by-word for that versatile neck gaiter for years.

In fact the Buff has almost become a generic term for the multi-use knitted tube that can be a bandana, face mask, head band or wrist band.

If, like me, you can never quite remember how to turn a Buff into a hat, rest easy.

Buff has introduced a range of hats. And it’s a wide range, with single-layer microfleece offerings at the less expensive end, and knitted lifestyle hats at the top end.

The range includes knitted lifestyle hats

There is also a sports range, plus hats in merino wool, Polartec 100, Thermal Pro, High Loft, and windproof headwear, acrylic beanies, plain, striped, bright reflective… You get the picture: it’s a big range and starts at £14.50 heading up to £31.75 for the top lifestyle offerings.

Many of the hats co-ordinate with existing or new Buff designs, so you can be warm and fashionable.

The Buff hats will be appearing in shops any time now as part of the brand’s autumn-winter collection for 2015-2016.