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Headsweats CoolMax Topless Sweatband

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The ultimate in sweatbands, the Headsweats Topless Sweatband is made of wicking CoolMax® to keep you dry.

2 layers of textured CoolMax polyester fabric and an inner layer of Super Wicking CoolMax terry soak up the sweat

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Headsweats CoolMax Topless Sweatband Customer Reviews

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Headsweats CoolMax Topless Sweatband

4.3

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Breathable (5)
Good size/fit (5)
Adjustable (4)
Durable (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Road biking (3)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  60%
  (3 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (3), Casual/ recreational (3)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 6 customers

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Sep

2007

(17 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Works Great

By Gazelk

from Saint Paul, MN

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Breathable
Durable
Good Fit

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Use
Mountain Biking
Road Biking

Comments about Headsweats CoolMax Topless Sweatband:

I sweat a lot and wear glasses and my glasses continually get sweat on them, which is extremely annoying. I bought this reluctantly because I was skeptical that it was worth the money for such a flimsy looking product--but it really works, at least for me anyway. I can ride for about 75-90 minutes before it starts to get saturated, even in the hottest weather. Sometimes, I can just turn it 45 degrees and it will start working again. Another benefit is that the wind blows onto the wet headband and actually keeps you cooler--kind of like a car radiator. Anyway, I can't ride without it any more, because it works so well.

On a slightly negative note, my helmet can push it down into my ears and bunch it up which is a little uncomfortable. It then needs to be readjusted, which is kind of a pain while riding the bike.

Mar

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

perfect sweatband

By carpediemkath

from Tucson, AZ

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Adjustable
Breathable
Durable
Good Fit
Stays put

Cons

Best Uses

Hot yoga

Comments about Headsweats CoolMax Topless Sweatband:

I use this sweatband for hot yoga. Many yoga headbands tend to move around and fall off, but this one stays put. Whether I'm right-side-up or upside-down, it keeps enormous amounts of sweat from dripping onto my mat and/or running into my eyes. It rinses quickly and dries in a flash. It holds up to hand- or machine washing well; I've been using it almost daily for months with no signs of wear. I've started using it for hiking and cycling as well.

Aug

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Wicks sweat but a bit tight...

By Bumpers

from Durham, NC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

Breathable
Wicks sweat

Cons

Not for big heads

Best Uses

Running

Comments about Headsweats CoolMax Topless Sweatband:

I got this for trail running. It does the trick when it comes to wicking and keeping the sweat out of my eyes. However this headband is not for the crainally gifted. While not freaky big I do have something of a big noggin and this headband is mighty tight. If you have any doubts try it on in the store, as otherwise it's a very effective headband.

Jul

2010

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

BEST Sweat Band on the Market

By ferla dickens

from Orlando, Florida

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Adjustable
Breathable
Durable
Good Fit

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Biking
Road Biking

Comments about Headsweats CoolMax Topless Sweatband:

I have been road cycling in Florida for almost a year, and I have a tremendous problem perspiring from my forehead. Nearly every road ride I go on, I must stop 2 -3 times and wring out my sweatband from perspiration, this is very annoying. I had purchased 4 different sweatbands and none of them worked very well - I constantly suffered from sweat in my eyes and eye glasses.

I purchased the CoolMax sweatband as a last resort to see if it would make a difference. I was stunned by the performance - it kept a significant amount of sweat out of my eyes and was much cooler on my forehead. The sweat that drained into my eyes was approximatly 80% less then the other sweatbands. No longer did I have to stop during my rides and wring out my sweatband.

The Coolmax Sweatband is a little tight on my forehead (head size 7 3/4) - but I am not complaining too loud about that. This sweatband solved a major problem for me and makes my long 50 mile bike rides a lot more comfortable.

I highly recommend this product to anyone who has a serious problem with forehead perspiration. 5 Stars on the CoolMax sweatband. Buy it!!

Jul

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Gotta have it

By lmeyer55

from Houston-hot-as-Hades TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Adjustable
Breathable
Durable
Effective
Good Fit

Cons

Best Uses

Biking
Running
Working out

Comments about Headsweats CoolMax Topless Sweatband:

Incredibly effective!
I got these because I sweat a lot while working out...and was finding my terrycloth headbands were getting soaked and the sweat was coming into my eyes. These headbands keep the sweat from pouring down and I've yet to have one stop working on me....I have three of them and can't do a workout (or working around the house when it's warm) without it. When I'm outside doing photography, this is very thin so it fits beautifully under a hat.

Love it!

Jun

2011

4.0

Works as advertised

By Chaz

from Metro Detroit, MI

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Adjustable
Good Fit

Cons

Best Uses

Road Biking

Comments about Headsweats CoolMax Topless Sweatband:

I usually use the headsweats bandana type that covers the whole head but for whatever reason, it was holding in heat with my new helmet. I tried this to keep the sweat from my eyes and it works perfectly. It does however hold heat at the contact point with my skin because the rim of the helmet presses against it. I wouldn't call it a con, just the nature of having something between me and the helmet. Still, tried it for the first time on a hot 32 mile ride and no sweat in the eyes.