FAQs

• What is Buff headwear?
• Where did you guys get the name Buff?
• What does the Buff logo represent?
• Why use one?
• How many ways are there to wear a Buff®?
• How do I create a pirate-style bandanna?
• Who needs Buff headwear?
• What size is an Original Buff?
• What fabrics are they made from?
• Can I get my own design printed on a Buff?
• How do you create a seamless fabric?
• How are the graphic images added to a Buff?
• Can I machine-wash a Buff?
• What is Polygiene?
• Is Polygiene® safe next to my skin?
• Will Polygiene effect the natural flora of my skin?
• How much silver is in Polygiene?
• Does Polygiene contain nonoparticles?
• Where are they made?
• How many designs do you carry?
• Which of the Buff family of multifunctional headwear products should I buy?
• Is there anything you cannot do with a Buff?

Frequently Asked Questions

Items of Buff multifunctional headwear are performance products as well as being versatile garments.  They can be worn in a number of different configurations to provide a high level of comfort, protection and style during outdoor and recreational activities.

Buff® is derived from the word 'bufanda', which means 'scarf' in Spanish.

The Buff logo represents what the product stands for: simplicity and versatility - the circle represents the tubular form of all Buff headwear, while the arrows symbolize the concept of functionality: putting the same garment into action in different ways, time and time again.

A Buff helps keep its wearer comfortable, guarding against the cold, sun, wind or dust in a wide range of rapidly changing outdoor settings. As a high-quality piece of performance gear a Buff makes an excellent addition to any outdoor equipment arsenal. With many designs and colors to choose from, a Buff is also a great way to make a style statement.

There are at least 12 different ways to wear an Original Buff on your head. Some of the most popular uses include a hat, headband, neck gaiter, balaclava, sun, wind or dust screen, bandana, helmet liner, scarf, pirate-style cap and hair band.

Check out our online demo of how to wear a Buff!

Everyone! Everyday athletes who participate in a tremendous variety of outdoor and indoor sports, cancer patients, individuals suffering from the hair loss disease Alopecia, Mount Everest climbers (check out the IMAX Everest movie), divers in deep seas,  ski legends like Jim Lee, World cycling champion Laurent Brochard,  top Brazilian soccer star Ronaldo, Ewan MacGregor and Charley Boorman on their mototorcycle adventure, Long Way Down, International triathlete and author Sally Edwards, and the list goes on and on.

Buff headwear has been used at the Olympic Games, in the Eco-Challenge Adventure Race and has toured the world with the Grundig World Mountain Bike Series. In addition, contestants on the popular television show Survivor use Original Buff headwear while they battle it out in hostile environments.

An Original Buff measures 20 by 9 inches (or 50cm x 24.5 cm) when laid out flat. It weighs just less than 2oz/50g. When folded an Original Buff will easily fit into your pocket ready for just when you need it! One size fits most adults. Junior Buffs are for kids 7 to 12 years old.

A regular Buff (e.g. the Original Buff, Junior Buff, Baby Buff, National Geographic, Kukuxumusu Buff) are made from a 100 percent polyester microfibre, which is wind-resistant, breathable and wicks moisture. When washed, the Buff is colourfast, dries in minutes, and retains its elasticity.

High UV Protection Buff, Visor Buff and Visor Buff Evo 2 are all made using Coolmax Extreme.  This four channel fibre forms a transport system that pulls moisture quickly away from the skin to the outer layer of the fabric so it can then dry.  Coolmax can achieve this process faster than any other fabric and thus effectively thermo-regulates the body temperature.  Visor Buff and Visor Buff Evo 2 also incorporate a three inch long flexible peak that is sewn to the seam-free Coolmax Extreme tube.

Polar and Junior Polar Buff combine the seam-free polyester microfibre of Original Buff with a tube of Polartec 100 Classic fleece, which is stitched to add a further an six inches (15cm) in length to the tubular garment.

Combi Buff features a drawstring fastener and attractive microfibre trim around a Polartec 100 Classic fleece.

Yes. Buffera provides a custom print service for clients interested in promoting their own brand with Buff multifunctional headwear. Buff products are already popular as a customised accessory for use in sales promotions and incentives and represent an excellent way to market your brand using a functional and fun product that will definitely get you noticed! Buff headwear raises the profile of events, sponsorships and promotions. Customised Buff headwear is available in any design you choose, and our in-house design team will assist you in creating a truly memorable product! Minimum order is just 25 units. For further information please contact maria@buffwear.co.uk.

The graphics are usually applied to Buff headwear using a print sublimation process. This means the colours will not flake or fade over time, while the printing process itself does not change

Yes, we advise at no higher than 30 degrees. However, a quick rinse with mild soap is more environmentally friendly and is all that is required. Buff headwear will dry in minutes when hung up to air dry.

When an item of Buff^® headwear is worn next to the skin it will effectively wick moisture (sweat) away from the skin thus creating the perfect environment for bacterial growth within the fabric. Whilst the sweat itself doesn’t smell, some of the bacteria that thrive in this environment can create odours.  To prevent odour build up, there is a need to inhibit the growth of these odour causing bacteria.

Polygiene^® is a silver ion treatment that when applied to fabric, has a long-lasting, yet natural anti-bacterial effect. The silver ions in Polygiene^® actively inhibit the growth of bacteria within the fabric, thus eliminating the main causes of odour and making it more hygienic.

In contrast to other treatments, Polygiene has a hertigae in the healthcare sector and the technology is approved for use on open wounds. It is therefore safe for use next to the skin, even for people with eczema and blisters.

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Polygiene is only active on the surface of the fabric and does not interfere with the natural bacterial flora of the skin.

Polygiene is based on natural silver salt made from recycled silver. Silver salt is present naturally in both water (drinking and sea water) and in soil. Polygiene particles have a large number of silver ions on their surface and due to the structure of the particles, very small amounts of silver are required.  Treating 1000 kilos of fabric (about 27,780 Original Buff) requires the same amount of silver as one or two silver rings. 

Polygiene particles are 100 times larger than nanoparticles (nonosilver particles) and therefore are too large to pass through the skin.

Buff multifunctional headwear is manufactured in a purpose built factory in Igualada, just outside Barcelona in Spain. Every year millions are sold all over the globe.

We currently have over 150 different designs in Original Buff as well as many other styles of Buff headwear too. Please go to the Buy a Buff tab on the menu at the top of this web page to sell all our available designs. Buff headwear is an excellent way to make a statement and you are sure to find one that suits your style! We also produce custom Buff headwear, which is ideal for promotional activities or personalised gifts. Our minimum order is 25 units. For further information, please contact maria@buffwear.co.uk. 

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We suggest looking at our product comparison chart to see which product will best suit your needs.

Good question! Buff headwear can be worn as a bandana, sun-guard, thermal scarf, beanie, balaclava, headband, scrunchie, wristband, helmet-liner, muffler or dust screen. When not worn as headwear, Original Buff can be worn on your wrist or ankle, and they have even been used as arm and leg warmers. If you find any other new or unusual use for Buff headwear, please get in touch and let us know!  We have evenseen magic tricks performed with an Original Buff instead of the traditional top hat!