Bandana - types and fashion trends

Many have heard and know what constitutes a bandana. We decided to once again tell about this accessory, which does not lose its relevance, expanding the boundaries of application.

A bandana is a rectangular or square piece of cloth that is worn on the head or neck.

It is known that the bandana first appeared in Spanish cattlemen and American cowboys as a scarf around their necks. This allowed, if possible, to put it on his face as a mask to protect against dust raised by cattle during the haul.

There is another version of the origin of bandanas, according to which, for the first time, this headpiece appeared to Dutch and English peasants long before the Spaniards and Americans.

The origin of the word “bandana” is also referred to as different roots — from the German “band” –lenta, or from the Indian bandhana — to be tied.

The bandana was also present in other cultures in the form of a headdress, with traditional national patterns and drawings.

In modern fashion, bandanas appeared thanks to various subcultures that use it as a stylistic addition, accessory - hippies, bikers, rockers. And also became popular as part of sports equipment.

For all, it is customary to wear a bandana on his head, as a headdress.

Bandana conquers the hearts of fashionistas as a multifunctional accessory - it can be worn around the neck, as a rim on the head or an original belt, woven into a hairstyle, worn as a bandage on an arm, leg, bag, combined with unusual things.

Modern designers from the usual bandanas made an excellent accessory, and it also remains a headdress. The versatility of this thing is simply amazing.

Traditionally, a bandana is a rectangular or square piece of fabric with a bright ornament, pattern, print or symbolism.

Bandanas distinguish between men, women, children.

Children's bandanas will be an excellent option from the hot summer sun. Such models are small, bright colors for girls or with pictures of favorite cartoon characters for boys.

Men's bandanas are distinguished by the restraint of the palette and the “brutal” pattern or design, symbolism, or monochrome. Bandans in punk, rock, hip-hop, pirate and cowboy R’n’B style are very popular.

Female bandanas are presented by various variants of models and for different occasions.. The use of women's bandanas just distinguishes the multifunctionality as an accessory.

From bandanas you can make a swimsuit - bandanini, worn as a scarf. Ways to wear and tie a bandana on his head are also a great many.

If it has always been thought that a bandana is a summer accessory or headdress, then stylists can offer both an option for the winter and for the off-season. Such models can be both in a classical form, and with a peak, closing ears.

Sports bandannas have long become a part of equipment in many sports - skiing, snowboarding, mountaineering, etc. Reflective bandanas and bandanas with famous sports logos, transforming bandanas appeared in the sporting style.

Transforming bandana received instant recognition worldwide due to its functionality, ease and convenience. Bandannas made using seamless technology were a real discovery.

Such a model is made of microfiber, synthetic yarn with elastane, and in the winter versions woolen or other warming and temperature-controlled threads are used. This transformer looks like a tube, you can put it on your head, face and cover your neck.

Due to its lightness and seamlessness, such a bandana is very compact. Also bandana-transoformer can be supplemented with a visor.

Summer bandanas are made of cotton, flax, silk, mixed lightweight and breathable fabrics.

Winter options can be knitted, knitted, layered with insulation, fleece.

Sportswear bandannas are sewn from polyester, microfiber, modern sports fabrics with elastane and nylon. The characteristics of these materials allow you to train in a bandana in any weather.

A separate line can be distinguished bandanas from leather, suede.

For a variety of color bandanas are just full of options. Starting from monochrome, bright, dark and light tones, ending with models with original motley patterns, ethnic motifs, patterns, logos, contrasting patterns and various prints.

There are also style color preferences - rocker or pirate bandanas are presented in black, red, dark blue, yellow and green tones, black and white and red-black combinations, etc.

Stylistic symbolism also acts as a characteristic feature of such bandanas. By the way, a bandana can be decorated with pirate skulls, rocker attributes, musical symbols and even a slogan, the logo of famous brands.

Lovers of outdoor activities will love bandana camouflage coloring.

Women's bandanas are decorated with floral and animalistic patterns, ethnic motifs, geometric and abstract patterns: imitation of animal color, floral motifs, tree design, paisley and ornaments.

Sports bandana can be dark, light or bright colors, with the application of logos, symbols, contrasting combination, abstract and geometric patterns. Basically, sports bandannas are sewn as part of the athlete’s entire outfit and can match in tone or repeat its color completely.

• One of the world's most famous bandanna brands is Buff. His fame brand Original Buff S.A. received thanks to the invention just a seamless transformer in 1992. Since then, this brand has about 20 varieties of such models of bandanas. They are intended not only for sports - racing, cycling, mountaineering, skiing, snowboarding, but also for outdoor activities - fishing, hunting, etc.

The Buff Bandanna can also be worn in normal everyday life. This model perfectly protects from precipitation, dust, wind, dirt. There is an all-season line of Buff bandannas, summer and winter options.

Bandanas of this brand are made on special equipment in Spain using a special technology of weaving threads completely without seams and edges. Externally, BUFF bandanas look like a pipe, light and comfortable, with a level of protection from the sun or cold, taking into account seasonality and climate.

Buff bandanas have three sizes - for adults, for children from 4 to 16 years old and for children up to 4 years old. One Buff transformer bandana has at least twelve ways to wear it.

The price category of branded Buff bandannas is higher than that of other brands. At the same time you will receive excellent quality, comfort, lightness and protection from any vagaries of weather.

• Another well-known brand that has in its line of bandanas is the Norwegian company SWIX, founded in 1946. This company specializes in the production of sports equipment and gear mainly for winter sports. Not the exception have become universal bandanas transformers.This brand uses as a material for bandan polyester, sports fabrics. There are also variations for certain sports in form, material.

• The most famous world sports brands also did not remain aloof from the "banana" boom. A prime example is NIKE. This brand actively uses bandanas in its collections of sports equipment and sportswear. Summer, winter and all-season bandanas are produced in the form of transformers.

For modern fashionistas and fashionistas there is no limit to how to wear a bandanna. Lovely ladies use a bandana as a headdress as a headscarf, or in the classical way of bandaging bandanas, in the form of a turban, turbans, belts, rims, hair styling, a necklace, a beach accessory.

Women's bandanas can be decorated with bows, flowers, beads, sequins. Bandanning methods are also a huge amount, as well as the choice from which material it is sewn.

You can tie a knot out or inward, hiding or dismissing the ends, in the form of a bow, kerchief, scarf, scarf, collar, etc.

Various subcultures are actively using bandanas as a headdress, a bandage on the forehead, on the neck, on the wrist and wrist, under the baseball cap as a cap comforter, etc. For such subcultures bandana is an integral part of the image. A vivid example of this is demonstrated by bikers.

Bandana remains an element of the national style for the South American peoples, the cowboys of North America.

There are many options for wearing bandana transformers: a hat, hood, headband, balaclava, balaclava, necklace or scarf, on the face.

As for the daily wearing of bandanas, it should be borne in mind that the bandana will be a great addition to your image and is able to bring originality and zest. Be it a romantic outfit, a rocker look, a navy style or a sporty one.

Every lover of this subject will be able to find a version of the color, size and way of wearing.

Romantic summer style will give the original bandana of flax, used as a headdress. Flax due to naturalness and hygiene will allow the skin and hair to breathe, protect from overheating and the sun. A calm green color will give a summer mood and will easily coincide with the majority of “summer” colors of clothes. A spectacular bow with contrasting dark lines as a decor will give tenderness and refinement to the image.

An unusual way to wear the popular Buff bandanas as a headband and at the same time decorate hairstyles. In this way, you can give the image originality and style. Bandana in black with a contrasting white pattern "paisley" is always relevant and easily combined with any things and style directions. Whether it's a punk youth look with a leather jacket, or a leisure option with shorts and a tank top - this kind of bandana is appropriate everywhere.

No less interesting option bandage headbands on the head in the form of a rim fit and youth style and retro style. Bright red color, with a flirty knot and loose ends - such a bandana will not go unnoticed. Hair can be laid in loose form, and collected in a bun. A bright accessory implies a somewhat muted color combination in clothes and conciseness. In this case, a neutral T-shirt, a simple shirt and denim shorts, or striped shorts are perfectly suited to the image. Along with the bandana, there is an emphasis on lips in make-up, the color of which is the same. In general, you can get a great option for recreation, walking, shopping in the image of a “daring girl”.

The classic way of tying bandanas in combination with long hair will make a decent duet for romantic, ethnic, hippie styles in the summer wardrobe. In the bandana viewed geometric or ethnic motifs, with a harmonious color composition. This bandana can be worn to the dress, maxi skirt.Complement the image of large earrings, numerous bracelets in the ethnic style of metal, wood, plastic, natural colors.

Sports Buff-transformer Buff can also be worn in different ways. Moto and cyclists use it as a liner. Other athletes wear like a bandage. Someone uses as a mask on the face with dust, dirt, precipitation. These transformers are available with bright colors or patterns, sports logos, may coincide in color with the main equipment of the athlete as part of the equipment.

Variants of wearing a children's bandana are also distinguished by originality, coupled with protection from the sun and overheating. A bright bandana with pictures of cartoon characters or a depiction of a favorite toy, a fairytale character, a favorite delicacy will become a stylish element of the kid’s image. Children's bandanas are sewn from natural fabrics, hygienic and temperature-controlled, which makes them comfortable for the child to wear.