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MALAVAL

Recycled polyester neck gaiter

9,90 €

68 reviews

Stretch

Ultra-light

38g

Navy / White
Delivered from Tue 17 Nov.

Free returns within 30 days

Free repairs for life

By La Réparerie, our repair service.

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Who did we design it for?

For trail runners, hikers and ski tourers who head out year-round and want a versatile neck gaiter, from summer sun to winter cold.

How warm are they?

Rated for all seasons, it's light and thin: it protects against sun and wind and adds a little warmth around the neck when it's cool.

How breathable is it?

Its ultra-lightweight stretch fabric stays breathable, even when pulled up over your nose, so you can run or climb without feeling stifled.

What makes it different?

Just 38g, in recycled stretch polyester: our lightest neck warmer.

Its performance

Durability

Durable fabric

Lightweight

38g

Warmth

All seasons

Ideal for

Mountaineering

Hiking

Ski hiking

Trail running

Cross-country skiing

Nordic walking

Alpine skiing

The neck gaiter for year-round use

Blazing sun in summer, biting wind in spring, trail dust: the neck and lower face are often left exposed with no easy solution.

This stretch neck gaiter in recycled polyester protects against sun, wind and cold depending on the season. Its ultra-lightweight fabric stays breathable even when pulled up over the nose, and dries quickly when you work up a sweat.

A simple accessory that keeps up with running, hiking or skiing all year round.

Key features

4-season protection

Versatile stretch: protects from sun, wind, cold and moisture depending on conditions,
- Year-round use: from summer in the mountains to winter outings.

Extreme lightweight

– Only 38g: the most lightweight neck gaiter around, no added weight on the move,
– Stretch fit: follows your movements with no restriction or chafing.

Eco-responsible material

- Recycled stretch polyester: lightweight technical fabric,
- A thin, lightweight fabric designed for sport.

Details

Specifications

Weight

38g

Brand

Cimalp

Insulation

All-season

Traceability

Product sheet on environmental qualities and characteristics
Manufacturing: China
Weaving/Knitting: China
Dyeing/Printing: China
Releases plastic microfibres into the environment when washed

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Reviews

4.8
Based on 68 reviews
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Customers recommend the usual size
Material quality
Ergonomics

In summary This content is written by AI

Customers appreciate its very light, soft and pleasant fabric, as well as its ability to keep the neck warm and protect against wind or moisture. They also highlight its versatility: worn around the neck in winter, around the wrist in warmer weather to wipe away sweat, or used for hiking and trail running. It slips easily into a pocket and proves useful on cool outings, including one outing in fog at around 8 or 9°C.

BERNADETTE G.
Verified customer
Usually wears M Ordered size U Ordered color Vert Usage Randonnée
Translated review
08/11/2026

The Cimalp Malaval neck gaiter is small in size but giant in usefulness. It never leaves my hiking backpack, no matter the season.

yannick T.
Verified customer
Height 188cm Usually wears XXL Ordered size U Ordered color Vert Usage Trail running
Translated review
04/11/2026

Excellent! I use it both in winter to protect myself from the cold and in warm weather around my wrist to wipe my forehead. Versatile, practical, and very high quality!

Marco A.
Verified customer
Height 172cm Usually wears M Ordered size U Ordered color Noir Usage Randonnée, Trail running
Translated review
13/11/2026

Excellent product, comfortable to wear and made with beautiful material. Light, soft and pleasant on the skin. I'm very satisfied with my purchase!

DAVID T.
Verified customer
Usually wears S Usage Trail running
Translated review
07/11/2026

Beautiful fabric, very light and soft to the touch. Keeps you warm for most outings that require neck coverage. One improvement could be to add a directional design with a wider base to avoid leaving uncovered gaps when wearing it with just a t-shirt.

ADRIEN V.
Verified customer
Usually wears S Ordered size U Ordered color Rose Usage Trail running, Randonnée
Translated review
04/11/2026

Really great, just a small tear in the fabric which is thin, but perfect for trail running.

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Frequently asked questions

It comes in one size only, in stretch fabric. Of the 62 reviews that comment on sizing, 59 say it fits as expected and 3 say it runs large. One buyer finds it long enough (07/11/2026); another finds it a little large when worn as an ear-warming headband (19/10/2026).

Wear it as a tube around your neck, pull it up over your nose or use it as a lightweight balaclava on exposed sections. Buyers also wear it as an ear-warming headband (19/10/2026) or around the wrist to wipe sweat from their forehead (04/11/2026).

Yes, it is classified as “all-season”: lightweight and thin, it can be worn in sun, wind and cool weather. Several buyers wear it for hiking in summer and in winter (04/11/2026, 08/11/2026).

The product page says it protects against the sun but gives no UV protection rating. It covers the neck and, when pulled up, the lower face.

Yes, according to buyers: one finds it effective against the wind (25/10/2026). The product page does not specify a wind speed in km/h.

It's a thin, lightweight fabric weighing 38 g. Three of 62 reviews mention a loose weave, rapid wear or a snag (21/01/2026, 01/11/2026, 04/11/2026); others find it thin but suitable for trail use (04/11/2026).

It weighs 38 g and comes in one size.

Wash at no more than 30 °C without fabric softener, then air-dry; do not tumble-dry. The fabric is synthetic: the traceability information notes that it releases plastic microfibres during washing.

All orders placed by midnight are prepared the next day. In France, orders placed before 1 pm (excluding weekends) with Chronopost 24h are dispatched the same day. Delivery then depends on the carrier and takes 1 to 4 days in France. Delivery times for Europe and the rest of the world vary by destination.

Yes, absolutely. You have 30 days to return it and get a refund or an exchange. Return shipping is free. The item must be new, unworn, unwashed, and have its original tag.

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