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Buff High UV Protection Buff
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Buff High UV Protection Buff

Item # 736217

$23.00

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Enjoy the outdoors more and fear the sun less in the moisture-wicking, protective comfort of Buff® High UV Protection buff with CoolMax®!

  • Built-in stretch gives this gear versatility; wear it climber style or as a bandana, hairband, helmet liner, headband or scarf
  • Special knitting process yields improved UV protection, with a UPF 20+ rating
  • Highly breathable CoolMax polyester draws sweat off the skin and dries quickly; in turn, you stay dry and comfortable
  • Seam-Free™ construction means there are no irritating seams or hems, making it ideal to wear under a helmet or other headwear
  • Washable, colorfast and it dries in minutes!

Imported.

Item 736217

Buff High UV Protection Buff Specs

Specification

Description

FabricCoolMax polyester
Dimensions20 x 9 inches
GenderUnisex

Buff High UV Protection Buff Customer Reviews

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CoolMax Buff Wear
 
4.9

(based on 7 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (7)
  • Good size/fit (7)
  • Stylish (6)
  • Durable (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Casual wear (6)
    • Hiking (3)
    • Travel (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual dresser (3), Comfort-oriented (3)
    • Comfort vs Style:
    • Comfort driven (3)

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    Apr

    25

    2009

    (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    The Perfect Headwear During Chemo

    By ddlatt

    from Reno, NV

    About Me Casual Dresser

    Pros

    • Beautiful
    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Good Fit
    • Stylish

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • During Chemotherapy
      • Going Out
      • Special Occasions
      • Wear To Work

      Comments about CoolMax Buff Wear:

      I was elated to find this headwear while I was undergoing chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer. It is a million times better than wigs, scarves, or hats. It stays on even in a ferocious wind, it's comfortable, it's beautiful, and the UV protection is very important to those of us who have lost our hair. I highly recommend this item!

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Comfort vs Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      29

      2008

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Indispensable Travel Wear

      By Hopeseed

      from Milpitas, CA

      About Me Comfort-Oriented, Modern, Stylish

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Good Fit
      • Stylish
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Hiking
        • Travel

        Comments about CoolMax Buff Wear:

        I had two of these on my multi-month trip to Asia. They were among my best travel gears. In hot weather, it kept me cooler by keeping my hair out of my face and neck. It also helped to prevent sweat from dripping down my face. In cold weather, it acted as emergency hat/earmuff (You'd be amazed what a thin layer of fabric can do to keep you warmer!) Occasionally, I also bundled the fabric under my nose to act as a mask when the exhaust from buses and jeeps became overbearing. Lastly, I sometimes use it to wrap my hair when I am on dirt roads of Asia or dusty backpacking trips to keep my hair cleaner which helps when I don't have the facilities to wash my hair every day.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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        May

        27

        2008

        (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Good fit

        By irish girl

        from Brooklyn,NY

        About Me Comfort-Oriented

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Good Fit

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Travel

          Comments about CoolMax Buff Wear:

          I have a hard time with headbands staying on my head. This fits really well and stays in place. I do not have to spend time adjusting it all day long. Also, I find that it does keep the moisture out and keeps me cool. I just ordered another one to add to the one I have.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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          Apr

          25

          2008

          (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Good buy

          By Melissa_A

          from Newport Beach, CA

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Good Fit
          • Stays in place
          • Stylish

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear
            • Hiking
            • Travel

            Comments about CoolMax Buff Wear:

            I was hesitant to buy this because [$] seemed like quite a bit of money to spend on a piece of fabric. But it is well worth it. My hair is really slippery, and regular bandanas NEVER seem to stay in place. These are made out of a stretchable (thin) fabric and are sewn like a tube. They breathe well, don't budge, (no matter what I am doing) and I pretty much forget it is there, which is awesome. I highly recommend them. (I even went out and bought another one.)

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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            Apr

            13

            2008

            (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            comfy and stylish

            By mission matt

            from Aubrey, TX

            About Me Adventerous, Comfort-Oriented, Modern

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Breathable
            • Comfortable
            • Durable
            • Good Fit
            • Stylish

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Casual Wear
              • Hiking

              Comments about CoolMax Buff Wear:

              I probley wore it too much, its hard to not put on. but you gotta wash it sometime, right? good for warm weather and sun protection on the back of your neck.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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              Aug

              20

              2009

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              I love these things

              By Zach from Antarctica

              from Midwest or Antarctica

              About Me Casual Dresser

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Durable
              • Good Fit
              • Stylish

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Casual Wear
                • Wear To Work

                Comments about CoolMax Buff Wear:

                I use my buff(s) to maintain my crazy hair while I am at work, or at play.

                They also work great at keeping the summer sun off my neck, or the winter bite outta my shirt collar.

                • Gift:
                • No
                • Comfort vs Style:
                • Comfort Driven

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                Images shared by Zach from Antarctica

                Protected by Buff, Building a fence, Antarctica.

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                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                Aug

                15

                2009

                 
                5.0

                LOVE this thing

                By b-girl

                from pasadena, CA

                About Me Casual Dresser

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Durable
                • Good Fit
                • Stylish

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Casual Wear

                  Comments about CoolMax Buff Wear:

                  LOVE this thing...use if for bikeriding under helmet--can't live without it!!

                  • Gift:
                  • No
                  • Comfort vs Style:
                  • Comfort Driven

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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