Velilla 404005 Bandana: the Japanese headband that absorbs sweat from your forehead
It's not a cap: it's a long 100 x 7 cm band that ties around the forehead, in the style of the Japanese hachimaki that has become a fixture in chef-driven kitchens. Its job is specific and far from glamorous: stopping forehead sweat from falling onto the plate.
✅ Features
100% organic cotton: it really absorbs, which polyester doesn't.
120 g/m²: lightweight fabric that won't make your head hot.
100 cm long by 7 cm wide: plenty of length to tie at the back with the ends on show.
Central knot closure: everyone adjusts it to their liking.
White and black: the two staple colors of chef-driven kitchens.
One size, unisex.
👷 What it's for
Chef-driven kitchens, Japanese bars and open kitchens.
The pass and show cooking.
Grill, charcoal and wok stations, where the heat is constant.
Food trucks and street food.
Catering and hospitality schools.
📋 Technical specifications
Velilla reference: 404005
Composition: 100% organic cotton
Weight: 120 g/m²
Dimensions: 100 cm long x 7 cm wide
Closure: central knot
Sizing: one size (U), unisex
Colors: white and black
🧺 Care
Machine washable; cotton can take high temperatures.
Suitable for industrial laundering.
It shrinks slightly in the first washes: this is normal for 100% cotton, and at 100 cm long there is still plenty of band left.
Ironing it flat before storing makes it easier to knot.
💡 Tip: the bandana covers the forehead, not the crown of the head, so it does not replace a cap where hair must be tied back. In the food industry and in most food-handling protocols, a hairnet or a cap covering the entire head is required; the bandana works as a complement, not a substitute.
Frequently asked questions
What is this Velilla 404005 bandana?
It's not a cap, but a long 100 x 7 cm band that ties around the forehead, in the style of the Japanese hachimaki. Its job is to stop forehead sweat from falling onto the plate.
What material is it made of?
It is 100% organic cotton, with a weight of 120 g/m². It's a lightweight fabric that absorbs sweat and won't make your head hot.
What size and colors does it come in?
It is one size, unisex, and closes with a central knot, so everyone can adjust it to their liking. It is available in white and black.
How do I wash and care for it?
It can be machine washed at high temperatures and is suitable for industrial laundering. It may shrink slightly in the first washes, and ironing it flat before storing makes it easier to knot.
Does it replace the chef's cap?
No. The bandana covers the forehead, not the crown of the head, so it does not replace the cap or hairnet where hair must be tied back. It works as a complement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it replace the chef's cap?
No. It covers the forehead, not the crown, and does not meet the requirement to contain hair when handling food.
What are its dimensions?
100 cm long by 7 cm wide.
How is it worn?
It is knotted around the forehead and finished at the back, leaving the ends showing.
Why cotton and not polyester?
Because cotton absorbs sweat and polyester doesn't.
Does it shrink in the wash?
Slightly in the first washes. At 100 cm long there is still plenty of band to spare.
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