Le 31
100% Cotton Bandana
This 100% cotton bandana is a square, lightweight accessory measuring 24 x 24 inches (60 x 60 cm), designed exclusively by Le 31 by Simons in Canada. It features a matte fabric finish with a black base and a white paisley and teardrop print, bordered by narrow hemmed edges. The bandana can be used as a head covering, neckwear, or general utility cloth.
- Material
- 100% Cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Bandanas & Headties > Bandanas
Color
Size
Specifications
Lightweight square cotton bandana, 24 inches, exclusive design from Simons Le 31.
Light 100% cotton fabric, square shape, 24 inches.
- Material
- 100% Cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Bandanas & Headties > Bandanas
Additional Attributes
- light 100% cotton fabric
- square shape
- 24 inch by 24 inch
- exclusive designed in Canada
Product Insights
Le 31's 100% cotton bandana offers opaque coverage suitable for head wrap use, with cold-water washing and air drying limiting shrinkage to 3–5%, and shade drying with pH-neutral detergent preventing black cotton from turning brownish-grey, the core tradeoff being the need for specific care to maintain fit and color.
- Shrinkage
Cold-water wash and air drying limit shrinkage typical for 100% cotton to 3–5%.
Why this is supported
For 100% cotton bandanas,
100% cotton typically shrinks 3–5% on the first wash if pre-shrunk, and up to 10% for untreated cotton.
Does the fabric shrink after washing? If so, what is the typical shrinkage percentage?So washing in cold water and air drying helps minimize shrinkage.
- Care
Shade drying and pH-neutral detergent prevent black cotton from turning brownish-grey.
Why this is supported
To maintain the deep black color, the bandana should be dried in the shade:
The UV component of sunlight cleaves dye bonds over time, so drying the bandana in the shade or indoors prevents the photofading that turns black cotton brownish, especially at folded edges.
Maintaining color and shape of a black cotton bandana — shadow_dryingAdditionally, washing inside out is recommended:
Washing the bandana inside out shields the visible face from direct abrasion against zippers, buttons, and coarser fabrics, which otherwise roughen the surface and scatter light unevenly, making black appear grey.
Maintaining color and shape of a black cotton bandana — inside_out_washingUsing a pH-neutral detergent and cold water is also crucial:
Because black cotton relies on reactive dyes that chemically bond to cellulose, warm alkaline washes can break those bonds, leaching dye; a pH-neutral detergent and cold water keep the bandana's carbon and navy base pigments locked in longer.
Maintaining color and shape of a black cotton bandana — reactive_dye_chemistryAdditionally, it is recommended to omit fabric softeners and avoid bleach, as silicone softeners leave a residue that accelerates dye loosening and even color-safe bleaches degrade reactive dyes.
- Opacity
Opaque enough for head wrap use despite light cotton.
Why this is supported
Catalog found that despite being labelled 'light' cotton, the 24x24 inch bandana
is opaque enough for use as a head wrap or neckerchief
Is the fabric opaque enough for use as a head wrap or neckerchief, or is it semi-sheer?. By folding diagonally or doubling,
it provides full coverage.
Is the fabric opaque enough for use as a head wrap or neckerchief, or is it semi-sheer?
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A black cotton bandana with a white paisley-style print, worn tied on the back of a model's head; the knot and tied tails are visible at the rear-right side of the head.
- Overall placementSquare/triangular bandana folded and worn over the crown of the head, covering the top and rear of the skull and tied at the back-right above the neck.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.78 · h 0.36 (high) - Material appearanceMatte tightly woven fabric with soft folds and visible drape consistent with cotton; no sheen visible on the surface.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.10 · w 0.52 · h 0.24 (medium) - Print patternHigh-contrast white printed paisley-style motifs and teardrop/seed shapes repeating across the black field; motifs include circular medallions and curved ornamental lines.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.26 (high) - Back knot and tailsBandana is secured with a visible knot and short tied tail at the back-right side of the head; the knot is slightly raised from the skull surface.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.30 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Edge stitching / hemNarrow folded hem visible along the lower forehead edge where the fabric creases, appearing as a thin seam line against the black field.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.24 · w 0.58 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle shot showing the bandana worn by a male model in a dark studio setting with directional lighting from the left; the model's white shirt and arm are visible in foreground.
- Model presenceMale model shown in three-quarter profile facing left, hands raised to adjust the bandana at the rear of the head.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.26 · w 0.66 · h 0.64 (high) - Shirt visibleWhite long-sleeve shirt visible on chest and arms; partial printed black text is visible on the chest but mostly cropped and not fully legible.Partial
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.64 · w 0.58 · h 0.36 (high) - Legible chest text fragment“RUNNING”
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.78 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Background and lightingVery dark, out-of-focus background creating high contrast with the subject; directional warm lighting from the left casts soft shadows on the model's face.
- Image crop and focusTight crop around head and upper torso, sharp focus on the bandana and face, shallow depth of field blurring background and parts of the foreground arm.
Colors
deep black· bandana main field#0A151Ebright white· bandana print- Overall placementSquare/triangular bandana folded and worn over the crown of the head, covering the top and rear of the skull and tied at the back-right above the neck.
- 02
Product
Square black bandana laid flat with a repeating paisley and teardrop print, hemmed edges, and slight surface wrinkles visible.
- Overall shapeSquare piece of fabric with all four sides visible and slightly uneven edges from a relaxed lay.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.90 · h 0.90 (high) - Base material appearanceWoven fabric with a matte finish showing small wrinkles and soft folds radiating from the center.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.64 (medium) - HemNarrow folded hem around the perimeter, visible as a slightly raised stitched edge.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.90 · h 0.90 (high) - Corner detailCorners are slightly rounded and show small puckering from the hem stitching.
4 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.82 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.06 · y 0.82 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.82 · y 0.82 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium) - Central field patternInterior square area contains evenly spaced small teardrop or paisley-shaped motifs arranged in a grid.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.24 · w 0.52 · h 0.52 (high) - Border motifWide border surrounding the central field decorated with larger paisley motifs, dotted outlines, and small floral elements.
4 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.76 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.52 (high) - Print color contrastWhite printed pattern elements provide high contrast against the dark background; some inner motif accents appear in a lighter gray-blue tone.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.28 · w 0.44 · h 0.44 (high)
Other
Flat lay product shot on a uniform light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow; image is centered and shows entire visible face of the bandana.
- Background and stagingBandana photographed flat on a smooth, light gray background with the fabric centered in the frame.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse lighting with faint shadows around the edges and subtle highlights on folds, indicating even studio illumination.
- Image framingProduct is fully visible with a small consistent margin to the image border; no props or labels visible.
Colors
black· main fabric#141413white· printed patternlight gray blue· motif accents- Overall shapeSquare piece of fabric with all four sides visible and slightly uneven edges from a relaxed lay.