Arc'teryx Embroidered Bird Toque
The Arc'teryx Embroidered Bird Toque got a full redesign for FW25, swapping solid colorways for two-tone options and earning a new model number (X000010066). At $45 and 87 grams, this 100% recycled polyester beanie with a fleece-lined headband targets snowboarders, trail runners, and cold-weather hikers who need reliable warmth from 15-40°F. The embroidered bird logo sits flat against the fabric, cleaner than jacquard-knit designs that snag on helmet straps and goggles. PFAS-compliant construction and recycled materials check the sustainability boxes, too.
What Makes the Arc'teryx Embroidered Bird Toque Different from Other Toques?
The embroidered logo treatment sets this apart from every other beanie in the lineup. The Bird Head Toquefeaturess a jacquard-knit logo woven directly into the fabric, creating a raised texture. The Bird Word Toque does the same with both the bird and word logo. The Arc'teryx Embroidered Bird Toque stitches the logo onto a smooth knit face instead. That means no interior texture pressing against your forehead.
The fleece-lined headband covers about two inches around the entire interior base. It creates a soft barrier between the synthetic knit and your skin, helping prevent the forehead itch that pure polyester can cause during sweaty sessions. The Rho Toque skips this band entirely, and you feel the difference after 30 minutes of hard effort.
How Does It Perform in Cold Weather?
15-40°F covers the usable range. Below 10°F, your ears will feel the cold creeping through the single-layer knit. Above 45°F, you'll overheat during any activity. The sweet spot sits right in typical snowboarding and cold-morning trail-running conditions, where you're generating body heat but need insulation to hold it.
I've worn mine through a full winter of snowboarding at resorts and 25°F morning trail runs. The recycled polyester wicks moisture faster than wool blends, so sweat doesn't pool against your head during high-output efforts. It dries quickly between runs, too. Wind resistance is average for a knit beanie, though, so pair it with a hood on exposed chairlifts.
Does the Arc'teryx Embroidered Bird Toque Fit Under a Helmet?
Yes. One-size-fits-all covering 55-60cm head circumferences with a snug performance fit. At just over 6 feet and 165 pounds, I find it secure without squeezing. The thin profile slides under a ski helmet with zero bunching at the temples or crown. It stays put when you pull it off between runs,s too, holding its shape rather than going limp like some thicker beanies.
The fit runs tighter than the Charlie Toque's relaxed design but looser than the Rho Toque's compression fit. Check the full sizing guide if you've had issues with Arc'teryx beanies running small, because the one-size construction doesn't leave much room for larger heads.
How Does It Compare to the Patagonia Beanie Hat?
The Patagonia Beanie Hat costs $49 and is made from 100% recycled polyester, with a similar low-profile design. Patagonia builds theirs in a Fair Trade Certified factory, which Arc'teryx doesn't match on this model. Both beanies target the same use case: active cold-weather wear with a secure fit.
The Arc'teryx Embroidered Bird Toque costs $4 less and adds the fleece headband that Patagonia skips. That headband makes a real difference during sweaty sessions. Patagonia offers more colorways year-round and backs everything with their Ironclad Guarantee. Arc'teryx covers manufacturing defects through its limited warranty. For pure warmth and comfort during skiing and running, the Arc'teryx fleece band edges out the competition.
What FW25 Colorways Are Available?
The FW25 redesign introduces four two-tone colorways: Blaze/Copper Sky, Aster/Azalea, Arctic Silk, and Black. Previous versions came in solid colors only, so this represents a shift toward bolder color-blocking, as Arc'teryx has pushed across the entire FW25 toque lineup. All four dropped in October 2025.
The embroidered logo looks sharpest on the Blaze/Copper Sky, where the contrast between the warm orange tones makes the bird pop. Arctic Silk and Black keep things subtle if two-tone isn't your style. Check current availability at Arc'teryx since colorways sell out fast, especially the brighter options.
After a full winter of use, the Arc'teryx Embroidered Bird Toque shows zero pilling, and the logo hasn't frayed. The knit holds its shape through repeated stretching and machine washing. Synthetic construction means no shrinkage and faster drying than the wool-blend Bird Head Toque, which needs careful handling to maintain shape over time.