The 5 Best Bandanas from our Favorite Brands
With COVID-19 forcing us all to have to find face covering masks, we rounded up a few bandana alternatives for a more lightweight, breathable, and machine-washable option to full-on face masks.
These are our five favorite designs — from a limited-edition artist series with Ty Williams, to a Smokey The Bear Forest Service collaboration from Filson.
You’ll be sure to find something, whether you’re looking for woodland camouflage, a classic design, or just a little inspiration for your next adventure.
Banks Journal teamed up with one of our favorite artists, Ty Williams, to create this limited-run bandana.
This lightweight cotton gauze bandana features a unique “dirty denim” dye, and serves endless functions from COVID-19 face covering to lo-fi A/C when you’re finally on a tropical island a few lightyears from now.
The Ty Williams x Banks Journal Bandana:
Fabric: 100% cotton
Machine Washable: Yes
Ink / Dye: Dirty Denim
Origin: Imported
The Huckberry See You Out There Bandana is made in Tennessee, and features a durable selvage edge to prevent daily wear-and-tear from creating rips in the fabric. The true discharge ink in the illustration means it will stay bold and vibrant for many years to come.
The Huckberry See You Out There Bandana:
Fabric: 100% cotton
Machine Washable: Yes
Ink / Dye: Durable true discharge ink graphic for a longer-lasting illustration
Origin: Proudly made in Tennessee
The Filson Smokey The Bear Bandana features the iconic “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires!” slogan, and is made from 100% cotton. This limited-edition bandana is printed with a water-based ink that will last through countless washes.
The Filson Smokey The Bear Bandana:
Fabric: 100% cotton
Machine Washable: Yes
Ink / Dye: Water-based ink illustration
Origin: Imported
The Filson Sportsman Bandana comes in two colorways — a unique and stylish woodland camouflage print, and a blaze orange that’s perfect for signaling.
They’re both 100% cotton bandanas that provide protection from the sun, can easily be turned into a face mask, or even used as a field dressing for wounds sustained out in the woods in a pinch.
The Filson Sportsman Bandana:
Fabric: 100% cotton
Machine Washable: Yes
Ink / Dye: Light Shrub Camo and Flame
Origin: Imported
The WP Standard Bandana is a simple but solid solution that won’t break the bank. Made from 100% cotton, it features a minimalistic design and can be used for a thousand things — from wiping down a cast iron skillet to covering your face during COVID-19.
The WP Standard Bandana:
Fabric: 100% cotton
Machine Washable: Yes
Ink / Dye: Light red wash
Origin: Imported