The approach of spring makes you think about creating your own image of almost any person. An indispensable helper in this is a scarf. Appearing in our wardrobe 200 years ago, the scarf firmly settled among the accessories of both women and men.
The options of wearing scarves, materials, colors are great! But this season will delight us with another type of scarf - scarf-bandana.
Features and perimuschestvu
The scarf bandana appeared 20 years ago, but only recently has become interesting to a wide range of users. We owe the invention of this unique accessory to the Spanish company Buff, which initially began to produce this product for people who are actively engaged in tourism, mountaineering and other sports.
A scarf bandana allowed to be protected from wind, rain, solar radiation, dust. At the same time it is extremely easy to use, takes up minimal space. Well, now the neck bandana Buff (this is how they began to be called all neckbands) is gaining immense popularity among almost all strata of the population.
What is a Buff bandana? This is a seamless neckband in the form of a tube, the purpose of which changes easily, depending on how you tie it.. Many users, having seen this neck bandage for the first time, ask how to wear it.
With a flick of the wrist, the bandage can turn into a scarf, hat, snood, headband, pirate bandana, hair tie, wristband, balaclava, hood. One has only to master all the options, and an accessory will appear in your wardrobe, which will be useful to you in any situations.
The use options are many. Each person can invent their own individual style of wearing.
Materials
Buff is made from a variety of materials. Initially, Buff products were made only from microfiber. Moreover, their distinguishing feature was the deposition of silver ions onto the fibers of a fabric to protect the product from bacteria multiplication. Now manufacturers most often use the following materials.
Cotton
Products made from this material are perfectly breathable, "breathe", perfectly absorb moisture. Cotton bandanas are great for children and adults in the hot season. The disadvantage is the rapid wear of the product.
Coolmax
This is a high-tech synthetic material that has excellent membrane properties, repels moisture, passes air, protects against ultraviolet radiation and at the same time is very resistant to abrasion. A great choice for summer use.
Microfiber
This material is a membrane, repels water, allows the skin to "breathe." At the same time it retains heat well. It is recommended for use in the autumn-winter period, especially when active in sports (skiing, skating, snowboarding).
Fleece
Soft synthetic material, well warms, repels water. Perfect for winter use.
Windstopper
This membrane tissue, which removes excess heat from the body, but prevents the penetration of wind. Provides excellent weather protection.
In addition to the above materials, recently you can find woolen, knitted, as well as combined models, which makes the product range very diverse. Given that the textile industry is developing, in the future we are expected to have new fabrics with a wide variety of properties.
Colors and prints
Given the increasing popularity of neck dressings, manufacturers have made sure that they are as diverse as possible.The number of colors used in the manufacture of scarves, simply amazing. Thanks largely to this, a scarf bandana can now complement almost any image.
For children they offer a series of bandages with bright cartoon characters. From such an accessory on the head of the baby will be difficult to refuse.
Bright prints and camouflage colors, football symbols and flags of various countries, calm classic colors and ethnic patterns, geometric shapes and lines, rhinestones and embroidery - all this can be found in the buff assortment.
Popular among bikers enjoy bandanas with skulls. Both images of small shards and large skulls are in demand.
In spite of the fact that Buff was the first manufacturer of a bandana scarf, at present, various manufacturers are engaged in their tailoring and sale. Therefore, when choosing a bandage around the neck, pay attention to the quality of the product. It should not have strong odors, if the buff has stitches, they should be even without stretching threads and clues.
The scarf should stretch perfectly in all directions. It is advisable to purchase this product in specialized stores.
It is a quality buff that will allow you to fully enjoy all its properties and will long delight its owner.
But even if you do not have the opportunity to purchase a corporate buff, you can always make such a functional bandage yourself. It is enough to sew any fabric you like, preferably elastic, in the form of a pipe. Your personal buff is ready!
