Do your ears get easily chilled? Ear muffs have been around since 1873, invented by a 15-year-old ice skater in Maine, he wanted something that could keep the cold winds off his ears. After bending wire into two loops, he asked his grandmother to cover the loops with bits of beaver fur. Fast forward nearly 150-years later, ear muffs are still a winter gear staple. These 3.5-Inch diameter black Beaver ear muffs feature a 1-Inch wide velvet headband and collapsible ear covers, making this a perfect travel accessory; easily tucked away in a purse or neatly stowed in your carry-on luggage.