Velilla 404005 bandana: the Japanese headband that absorbs forehead sweat
It is not a cap: it is a long 100 x 7 cm band that is knotted around the forehead, in the style of the Japanese hachimaki that has taken hold in signature-cuisine kitchens. Its function is specific and not at all glamorous: to stop sweat from the forehead dripping onto the plate.
✅ Features
100% organic cotton: it really absorbs, something polyester doesn't do.
120 g/m²: lightweight fabric, doesn't make your head hot.
100 cm long by 7 cm wide: more than enough to knot at the back with the ends showing.
Central knot fastening: everyone adjusts it to their liking.
White and black: the two basics of signature cuisine.
One size, unisex.
👷 Suitable for
Signature cuisine, Japanese counters and open kitchens.
The pass and show cooking.
Grill, charcoal and wok, where the heat is constant.
Food trucks and street food.
Hospitality schools.
📋 Technical data
Velilla reference: 404005
Composition: 100% organic cotton
Fabric weight: 120 g/m²
Dimensions: 100 cm long x 7 cm wide
Fastening: central knot
Sizes: one size (U), unisex
Colours: white and black
🧺 Care
Machine washable; cotton can take high temperatures.
Suitable for industrial laundry.
Shrinks slightly in the first washes: this is normal for 100% cotton, and at 100 cm long there is still plenty of band to spare.
Ironing it flat before storing makes it easier to knot.
💡 Tip: the bandana covers the forehead, not the crown, so it does not replace the cap where hair must be contained. In the food industry and in most food handling protocols, a cap or hat covering the whole head is required; the bandana works as a complement, not a substitute.
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.
