The bala's unique design provides the most versatile head covering on the market. We opened the top to regulate heat, and fit better than a neck-gaiter. The other benefit to opening the top is that unlike a balaclava the bala can be pulled down to protect just your neck or chin.

The bala is made of 89% polyester and 11% spandex, creating a stretchy material that is sunscreen50™, will always fit your face snuggly, and is UNBELIEVABLY soft to the touch. 

Pro tip: when you're pulling the bala on, leave it much higher on the top/back of your head than you think. You can micro adjust it at the end, but if you pull that part down too far to start, you almost have to start over.