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Bandana Manufacturer

A bandana is a square kerchief, usually in printed cotton, worn on the head, around the neck or over the face. Mr Balaclava manufactures custom bandanas in cotton, polyester and blends, screen-printed, discharge-printed or sublimated with your design, from 50 pieces per design and with a standard lead time of about 14 days.

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Black, navy and red paisley bandanas beside a woman wearing a black bandana as a headband
  • 50 pcsMinimum order
  • 14 daysStandard lead time
  • 100K pcsMonthly capacity
  • ISO 9001Certified (Eco Jersey Limited)
  • SedexMember (Eco Jersey Limited)

Specifications

Bandana specifications

What we can build into a bandana, and the terms that apply to every order.

Fabrics100% cotton, cotton voile, cotton twill, polyester microfibre, cotton-polyester blends and silk
Sizes51 × 51 cm (20 in), 56 × 56 cm (22 in) and 69 × 69 cm (27 in) squares, or your own measurements
PrintingScreen printing, discharge printing on dark cotton, digital printing, sublimation on polyester
EdgesNarrow hems or overlocked edges
BrandingWoven, satin or printed labels, printed or embroidered logos and monograms, hang tags and branded packaging
Minimum order50 pieces per design
SamplesPre-paid physical samples in about 5–7 days, paid 100% in advance; or a free pre-production sample approved by photos or video after the order
Lead timeApproximately 14 days after sample approval as standard; the confirmed schedule is agreed for each order

Buyer's guide

What makes a good custom bandana?

A bandana is only as good as its fabric and its print. Cotton is the classic choice: soft, absorbent and with a vintage look when screen-printed. Polyester microfibre is lighter, dries faster and takes all-over sublimation prints, so it suits sports and outdoor bandanas.

The traditional paisley bandana is screen-printed on dyed cotton; discharge printing removes the dye to print light designs on dark fabric with a soft feel.

A bandana is not the same as a neckerchief: a bandana is a larger, casual square, usually in cotton, while a neckerchief is smaller and neater, usually in polyester twill or silk, and is the usual choice for uniforms. See our neckerchiefs.

  • Streetwear and fashion drops

    Printed bandanas with your logo, a paisley or an all-over pattern as a merch or fashion accessory.

  • Music and event merchandise

    Tour, festival and event bandanas with artwork and dates.

  • Outdoor and sports

    Sublimated polyester bandanas for hiking, cycling and running.

  • Promotions and pet brands

    Logo bandanas for campaigns, clubs and pet accessory brands.

Sizes

Which size fits your bandana?

The most requested sizes. We cut any size you specify.

SizeInchesWorn asBest for
51 × 51 cm20 inNeckerchief, headband, pet bandanaKids, pets and small promotional bandanas
56 × 56 cm22 inThe classic adult bandanaStreetwear, merch and outdoor brands
69 × 69 cm27 inHead wrap or face coverLarge prints, festival and riding bandanas

Logo bandanas

Bandanas with your logo

A logo bandana is one of the most useful pieces of merchandise: your logo in the centre, in the border or repeated all over, printed in your brand colours. Cotton suits screen-printed logos in a few colours; polyester takes full-colour sublimation for photos and gradients.

We make adult, kids and pet sizes from the same artwork, and fold, bag and label each bandana for retail or events.

Red printed bandana with a white border pattern and placeholder Your Logo text beside a navy bandana

Kids and pet bandanas

Bandanas for kids and pets

Kids and pet bandanas use the same fabrics and prints in smaller sizes. A 51 × 51 cm (20 in) square is a common starting point for children, and pet bandanas are often cut as triangles in sizes set to your range.

We can make adult, kids and pet sizes from the same artwork in one order; the minimum of 50 pieces applies per design.

Customization

Build your bandana

Every part of the design is yours. Our design team sends a mockup of each print, logo and label placement before production starts.

  • Choose the fabric

    Cotton or cotton twill for the classic look, voile for lightness, polyester microfibre for sport.

    Cotton fabrics

  • Print the design

    Screen printing for classic designs, discharge printing on dark cotton, sublimation or digital printing for full colour.

  • Size and edges

    Standard 20, 22 or 27 inch squares or your own size, with narrow hems or overlocked edges.

  • Brand and pack

    A logo printed in the design, a woven label, hang tags and folded retail packs.

    Customization and branding

How ordering works

Three steps to your order

Every order starts with your brief and ends with tracked delivery.

  1. Send your brief

    Tell us the style, fabric, size, quantities, design and deadline. We reply with a quote and suggest a suitable fabric, print method and finish.

  2. Approve the sample

    We confirm every measurement, colour, print and label placement in a mockup and a tech pack, then make your sample in about 5–7 days. Samples are paid 100% in advance.

  3. Production and delivery

    Standard production lead time is approximately 14 days after sample approval. Every piece is inspected, pressed, packed to your specification and shipped with tracking.

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Portfolio

Bandana projects

Orders we have produced for customers, with the fabric and print method used.

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B2B catalog

Bandanas in our B2B catalog

Developed styles you can order with your own branding, or use as the starting point for a custom design.

Browse all bandanas in the B2B catalog

More categories

Other scarf categories

See the other scarf categories we make, or compare the whole range on the custom scarves page.

Categories

FAQ

Bandanas: frequently asked questions

What is the minimum order for bandanas?

The minimum order is 50 pieces per design. Larger runs are made on the same lines, with a monthly capacity of around 100,000 pieces.

Which fabric is best for bandanas?

Cotton is the classic choice because it is soft and absorbent and looks right with screen prints. Polyester microfibre is lighter, dries faster and suits sublimated sports bandanas.

What sizes do bandanas come in?

The most common sizes are 20, 22 and 27 inch squares (about 51, 56 and 69 cm). We make any size you specify.

What is discharge printing?

Discharge printing removes the dye from dark cotton where the design is printed, leaving a soft, light print with no heavy ink on the surface. It gives the classic vintage bandana look.

What is the difference between a bandana and a neckerchief?

A bandana is a square, usually printed cotton, worn many ways. A neckerchief is a smaller, neater scarf tied at the neck, often in polyester twill or silk, and is the usual choice for uniforms.

How long does bandana production take?

Standard production lead time is approximately 14 days after sample approval. Actual lead time depends on the product, quantity, customization and material availability, and the confirmed schedule is agreed for each order. Express shipping by DHL, FedEx or UPS then takes 3–6 working days.

Buyer guides

Further reading

Guides from the Journal on custom scarves and private label ranges.

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