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megacoool · October 8th, 2006

Hey guys just looking to gain some knowledge in the area of bandanas.

- Is the process just a simple cut and sew after sheets are already screen printed on?
- Majority of the bandanas found in sports shops like Chicks and BIG 5 Sporting goods are very stiff. I have come across some bandanas that are very soft, definately not stiff, and are comfortable to wear. What are the different types of fabric that bandanas are made with?
- What's the best way to print on bandanas?

I've always wanted to design some custom patterns and play around with them but I really am not ready to start, so just trying to get some info to learn

thanks in advance

Rodney · October 9th, 2006

I like bandanas too

I have a collection of about 20+ different ones.

I'm not sure why some are softer than others. I'm guessing it is the fabric makeup.

One site that might have more information on the process is www.bandanaman.com

Jasonda · October 9th, 2006

I think some bandanas have starch in them when they are in the store, they get softer when they are washed. Also it depends on the fabric, some are 100% cotton and some are cotton/poly.

Iced Out Apparel · October 9th, 2006

they do have starch when they are made

megacoool · October 10th, 2006

awesome, thanks for the info. and for pattern work, its just cut and sew process?

Rodney · October 10th, 2006

I think I read on the bandanaman site that there are a couple of different ways to get the patterns in them. One is screen printing, the other is a discharge or roller printing. I forget the term he used on the site.

I just checked out 2 different bandanas I have. One soft and one stiff. Both were 100% cotton, and I'm thinking that Jasonda's explanation sounds about right. The stiff one is a bit newer, so it could still have starch in it, whereas the soft one was older.

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