(There’s a matching pair of gloves, too.) If you’re willing to splurge, go for this balaclava that’s hand-knit from wool. It caught many a Strategist staffer’s eye when one editor wore it ...

These days, wool is still used, but so are more flexible fabrics like fleece, as well as synthetic materials such as nylon, polyester, and neoprene. Different kinds of balaclava can cover your ...