Corteiz Accessories

Corteiz balaclava | The knitted skimask that is part of the brand's story

The Corteiz balaclava is a knitted skimask that covers the head and neck, leaving the eyes clear. It keeps you warm on cold days, and it carries more of the brand's history than almost anything else in the range.

In the early days, Corteiz ran street giveaways across London handed out by reps in balaclavas. The point was the community, not any one face. That is why the balaclava still sits at the centre of the accessories range.

Corteiz Skimask Balaclava

The Skimask Balaclava is the core style. The Corteiz Skimask Balaclava in Double Black is the everyday pick, and the Corteiz Skimask Balaclava in black and white gives the classic two-tone look.

The rest of the line covers black with gold, black with red, blue with white, pink with white, sun with white, green and plain white, so you can match it to a jacket or a tracksuit.

Corteiz x Slaughter Gang 21 Savage balaclava

In July 2024, Corteiz and 21 Savage's Slaughter Gang label released a capsule at a one-day pop-up in East London called Corteiz Slaughterhouse, ahead of his Wireless Festival set. The Corteiz x Slaughter Gang 21 Savage balaclava comes from that drop and carries both names.

Corteiz accessories | Caps, hats and beanies to finish the outfit

Outside the balaclava, Corteiz accessories are built around headwear. Each type suits a different season, so most people end up with one of each.

Corteiz caps and hats

The Corteiz hat is a trucker cap with a structured front, a mesh back and an adjustable snapback, in the Alcatraz and 5 Starz styles. See every colourway in the Corteiz caps and trucker hats collection.

Corteiz beanies

For winter, the knit beanie is the warmer option. The Allstarz Skully, Liteworky and Woosh Sport each give a different fit, from a close skull cap to a longer fold. See them all in the Corteiz beanies collection.

Balaclava, beanie or cap | Which Corteiz accessory to pick

• Balaclava: for the coldest days and the most complete winter look, covering head and neck in one piece.
• Beanie: for everyday cold weather, easy to take on and off.
• Cap: for spring and summer, when you want the logo without the warmth.
• Layering: a balaclava under a hood or a beanie under a puffer hood keeps you warm without losing the Corteiz look.

Corteiz balaclava fit | One size, stretch knit

• One size: the knitted balaclava is one size and stretches to fit most heads.
• Eye opening: sits across the eyes, with the knit covering the head and neck.
• Wearing it: pull it on fully, or roll it up into a beanie shape when you want your face clear.
• Caps and beanies: also one size. The caps adjust with a snapback.

How to check a Corteiz balaclava

• The knit: dense and even, with no thin patches or loose stitches.
• The branding: clean, even knit or print on the Corteiz detail, with no blurring.
• The opening: finished neatly all the way around, with no fraying.
• The labels: neatly stitched and clearly printed, with no spelling mistakes.

Every accessory in our curated selection is sourced from trusted suppliers and checked against its listing before it ships.

Caring for Corteiz accessories

• Follow the label: the sewn-in care label is always the final word on washing.
• Knits: wash gently on a cool setting and dry flat, so the balaclava and beanies keep their shape.
• Caps: spot clean with a damp cloth rather than a washing machine.
• No tumble dryer: heat shrinks knitwear and bends cap panels.

What to wear with a Corteiz balaclava

A Double Black balaclava under a black Bolo puffer is the complete winter look. For colour, match a two-tone balaclava to one piece in the outfit, such as a pink and white skimask with a pink tracksuit.

Keep the rest simple and let the balaclava lead. If you are after a heavier layer, the Corteiz jackets and puffers are built to wear with it.