A snood frames the face. It may be a small accessory, but it is the first colour you see above a coat. Our women’s snoods are knitted from merino wool in our workshops in France. Plain or reversible and two-tone, they come in one size and in colours designed to complement our beanies and mittens. A dense knit that envelops without feeling restrictive, from deep black and electric blue to burgundy, botanical green and pale pink. Two designs: one reversible, the other created for the coldest temperatures.
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A snood is a scarf without loose ends that slips over the head.
No hanging fabric, no knot and no length to manage: it can be put
on in a single movement and stays in place throughout the day.
It does not slip beneath the strap of a bag, become caught in a coat
fastening or take up as much room as a scarf once removed.
Above all, it protects the neck without overwhelming the silhouette:
a warm accessory with a visually lightweight appearance.
How should you wear a women’s snood?
There are three ways to wear it, depending on the temperature and
your preference.
Worn low across the shoulders, it leaves the neck exposed and is
barely visible beneath a coat. This is ideal for between seasons,
adding just enough warmth without weighing down the silhouette.
Pulled up to the chin, it frames the face and becomes a visible part
of the outfit. This is where colour matters: a bright snood can
transform the entire look.
Pulled up to the nose, it provides complete protection from the wind
on very cold days.
With long hair, put the snood on first and then release your hair
over it rather than tucking everything inside. This keeps the overall
look supple and prevents the knit from pressing against the back
of the neck.
Plain or reversible: which women’s snood should you choose?
The plain Argia is the most enveloping design. Knitted in a generous
fabric, it is designed for cold days when comfort during a long outing
matters more than anything else. It is available in bold shades—electric
blue, red, botanical green and burgundy—as well as black.
The reversible Otxoa combines two complementary shades. Turn it inside
out to suit your outfit and you effectively have two snoods in one.
A reversible knit has no reverse side, which means every finishing
detail must remain invisible on both sides.
Its colours match those of the Mendia beanie and our
two-tone mittens,
with combinations such as burgundy and pale pink or beige and sand.
It is also our most popular women’s snood for gifting: with two colours,
it is difficult to go wrong.
What are the women’s snood trends this winter?
The snood has established itself in fashion as a cleaner, more graphic
alternative to an oversized scarf. The trend is for bold colour against
a neutral coat: electric blue with camel or red with grey.
A softer option is to match the snood to the beanie: the same shade
and the same knit, creating a block of colour around the face. Our
women’s beanies
share several colours with our snoods.
And in summer? A wool snood can be stored away at the end of spring.
Worn low and open between seasons, it remains a good choice for cooler
evenings.
Merino wool, mohair or fleece: which material should you choose for a snood?
Mohair and alpaca are very warm, but their long fibres can tickle
the chin and shed onto a coat. Fleece is lightweight but synthetic
and can create static in the hair. Cotton is comfortable between
seasons but provides little warmth.
Merino wool offers everything expected of an accessory worn against
the skin: fine fibres that feel soft beneath the chin and against
the neck, including on sensitive skin, while retaining warmth without
feeling stifling indoors. Our snoods are knitted from 100% merino wool
without blended fibres, providing quality that lasts season after season.
Should you knit your own snood or buy one?
Knitting a snood is a good first project: a few balls of thick wool,
circular needles and a simple stitch, such as garter or moss stitch,
are enough to create a tubular scarf. There is no shortage of free patterns.
What is more difficult to achieve by hand is the consistency of a dense,
reversible knit without a reverse side or any visible threads. That is
where the expertise of our workshops comes in.
How do you care for a wool snood?
The neck of a snood is exposed to make-up and perfume. For a foundation
mark, blot without rubbing using absorbent paper, then gently apply
a barely damp natural sponge with lukewarm soapy water. Spray perfume
onto the skin rather than the knit.
Do not machine-wash or tumble-dry. Leave the snood to dry flat and
away from heat. Between wears, air it flat instead of leaving it rolled
up at the bottom of a bag. Further advice can be found in the Maison’s
care guide.
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