Tennis Bandanas: your Stylish & Sporty Accessory for the Centre Court

Tennis is not immune to fashion trends. If anything, on-court appearance has gained more importance in recent years, and when it comes to tennis accessories, bandanas have almost climbed on top of the fashion ladder. Square-shaped, players tie them together at the back of their heads to wear them as sports headscarves. 

Initially, those scarves were called “bandhana,” which derives from Hindi and means “tying.” Especially during the 1990s, bandana headscarves were in vogue. Now, thanks to tennis clothing, they stage their comeback. 

Back in the day, however, street gangs like the Bloods and Crips in Los Angeles and musicians such as “Guns ’N’ Roses’” lead singer Axl Rose used to wear those paisley scarfs. To meet players’ needs, tennis bandanas have been modified and adapted to the sport, making them a stylish yet functional accessory today.

Bandana Headscarves – Excellent Protection during Heated Tennis Matches

Bandana headscarves make for a relaxed look on the tennis court and protect you from the sun. On hot days and during heated matches, they prevent sweat from dripping into your eyes while leading it away from your skin.

Tennis bandanas come in different colours and patterns. If you wear them correctly, they give a stylish and laid-back look. Therefore, the scarves are not only in vogue with female tennis — male tennis players like tying the stylish accessory to their heads just as much.

Cool Tennis Bandanas by Nike, adidas, HEAD & Co.

While the original paisley bandana is traditionally made of cotton, bandanas designed explicitly for tennis consist of elastic and sweat absorbing synthetic materials. This way – and with bandanas by adidas, HEAD, BIDI BADU, and other brands – sweat cannot cloud your vision on the court. Plus, thanks to an adjustable headband, you can tie your bandana perfectly to your head.

Particularly popular among fashion-conscious tennis players are Nike bandanas. Those “cooling bandanas” are made of materials that cool your head in high temperatures. This way, they function as something like a “cooling head tie,” which regulates your body temperature. 

Buying Bandanas: what to Look for

When you are about to buy a bandana, of course, you care particularly for its design. But which characteristics should you keep in mind as well? Here, we have a quick checklist:

• Individually adjustable headband
• Slip protection
• Sweat absorbing, elastic materials
• Regulating your body temperature

Enjoy browsing our shop for your tennis bandanas and sports headscarves!