Let's Make your dream bandana...
Thanks so much for submitting a custom bandana inquiry. We have a few different options and the pricing varies within them. Below I will describe each option in detail, as well as provide you the option to order blank or printed samples. There is a lot of information, so here is a helpful guide to jump to the relevant areas:
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Option 1: grown/sewn in USA bandana with overlock edge. Most economical, typical bandana from any craft store.
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Option 2: Print in the USA with our premium quality blanks. Show your customers that you know what they want in a bandana- soft, folded and stitched hem and the best color options.
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Option 3: Organic imported 100% cotton bandanas. Full color and edge to edge printing. We work with 3 different printers in India, each selected for various qualities and specialties. Printing up to 9 colors.
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Option 4: Silk Scarves. Screen-printed or digitally printed beautiful silk scarves with endless options for customization and low MOQs.
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Order samples
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- Option 5: any other textiles! With our print partners we can make any other custom textiles- silk scarves, aprons, zipper pouches, cocktail napkins, pencil cases, tea towels, you name it!
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Art Requirements for all bandanas
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Tips for designing your bandana
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Option 1: grown/sewn in usa bandana with overlock edge
The first is our USA grown/sewn cotton bandanas with an overlock edge. This is our most economical option. The USA grown/sewn bandanas are not manufactured by us, they have an overlock edge and are just your standard issue bandana. They are typical of your standard bandana you would find in a craft shop.
They are cut and sewn by machinery (I have seen it in action, very cool!), this is made possible by the stiffness of the fabric due to the coloring process. Once the bandana is washed, it softens considerably. The exception to this is the natural/undyed option, which is soft from the get go, as it does not go through the process to give the fabric color.
However the threads used to weave this fabric are open end spun which produces a coarser, fuzzier fabric that is known for its durability and ability to withstand washing and wear. It is commonly used in workwear, and it is well suited for a bandana fabric in this regard. It will continue to get softer with increased use and washing. Typical turnaround time 3-4 weeks from payment.
Pricing
We can print other quantities aside from these, but the minimum quantity is 48.
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You can choose different colors of blanks within the quantity. The price remains the same as long as the ink color is the same. Any ink changes will incur a change fee of $10/change.
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Shipping is $12 (up to 200 pieces), $18 for any qty above 200
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Purchase samples & BLanks
Option 2: Printed in the USA on our blanks
With my own bandana company, I was constantly trying to find a better blank bandana. When I kept coming up short, I decided to manufacture my own. The result is a soft, heritage quality blank with a folded and stitched hem that is the perfect canvas to display your art and become a beloved treasure of those that wear it.
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We have both Japanese cotton blanks and imported organic blanks from India. Our Japanese cotton bandanas are made in the USA. I import the fabric directly from the mill in Japan and then it is hand cut and sewn into blanks with a folded and stitched hem. This fabric is made of ring spun yarn which is created through a more refined (and more expensive) process, producing a softer, smoother fabric with better drape. While not as heavy-duty as open-end cotton, ring-spun cotton is still durable and can withstand regular wear and washing. Its softer feel doesn't compromise its longevity.
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Our organic cotton blanks from India are custom dyed to our specifications and then hand cut and sewn in India. The fabric is custom woven to have the hand feel of a vintage bandana. We can also do custom colors (500 minimum) if you want to really match your colors! We use these in our monthly club, and love their soft hand feel and the fact that they feel like a vintage bandana from day 1. These also discharge beautifully!
These premium bandanas come at a higher price point because it is quite simply a lot more labor intensive and expensive to produce them.
Below is the pricing structure for these. Please note that we can also print in between the below quantity numbers, and the pricing will vary with the actual quantity. Typical turnaround time 3-4 weeks from payment (if we have the blanks in stock).
Pricing
We can print other quantities aside from these, but the minimum quantity is 48.
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You can choose different colors of blanks within the quantity. The price remains the same as long as the ink color is the same. Any ink changes will incur a change fee of $10/change.
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Shipping is $12 (up to 200 pieces), $18 for any qty above 200
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Purchase samples & Blanks
Option 3: Imported from India, 100% organic cotton
Over the last five years, I have developed partnerships with three different printers in India, each with their own specialties and finished end product that we have continued to refine to get to the end product that we can offer today. India is known for its textile mastery, and the bandana actually originates from India, even in name, "bandhani", and our customers are always delighted with the end result.
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Below you will find a table that contains information about each printer's techniques, finish qualities and MOQs. If you have more than 3 colors in your design, you are in the right place! We can screen print up to 9 colors with free pantone matching, and we can print up to 15 colors digitally. We can also make these to your size requirements. Fancy a small kid bandana, or a 30" bandana that can double as a shawl? We can make that happen.
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Typical turnaround time 6-8 weeks from payment.
Pricing
These start at a minimum of 100 for $9 each. The price goes down 50 cents for every 100 you add to the qty, down to $6, which is as low as we can go with these. These are all printed by hand and by eye, so there may be variance in the registration. Pricing includes all import duties and freight from India (reflective of tariffs on the date ordered), domestic shipping will be added based on actual cost of final destination shipping.
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Purchase samples & Blanks
Option 4: silk scarves
We have just begun our journey into the world of silk bandanas, scarves and wild rags. A truly luxurious product that feels like giving a gift either to yourself or a loved one. We work with an OEKO-TEX and SEDEX certified printer in China, which is know worldwide for is top-quality silk.
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We will help guide you through the process of choosing size, quality of silk (momme), hem type and even packaging! Pricing is done on a case-by-case basis. Turnaround time 8-12 weeks from payment.
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Option 5: Custom textiles
With our partners in India, we can create a variety of textiles to elevate your brand. Tea towels, aprons, running yardage, curtains, robes, pencil cases, tote bags, you name it. Just send me an e-mail and we will get the ball rolling!
Pricing is done on a case by case basis and is inclusive of tariffs. Typical turnaround time 6-8 weeks from payment.
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Art requirements FOR all options
Please choose ink colors from the Pantone solid coated color guide. Minimum line tolerance is 1 pt. IF YOUR DESIGN IS MORE THAN ONE COLOR, please separate out each color and label it with it's Pantone color number
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Raster-based artwork:
+ Canvas resolution: at least 300 DPI
+ Canvas size: at least 22” X 22”
+ Artwork size: at least 20” X 20”
+ Rasterize all type
+ Accepted file types: PSD, PDF, PNG
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Vector-based artwork:
+ Convert all text to outlines
+ Accepted file types: AI, EPS, SVG, PDF
Tips and tricks from a seasoned bandana slinger
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When shopping in person people first do two things. The first is feeling the fabric to see if it is soft. Our Japanese and imported options are softer from the get go, but the USA grown and sewn is not. If you are going to be selling your bandanas in person, always have a sample that has been washed a few times to show customers how your bandana breaks in
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The second is how the design will look when it is folded and worn. Typically they look at how it will look folded "bandit style". So I always encourage artists to orient elements of the design to the corners, and have those elements be right side up if worn bandit style
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Unless people already like and have a bandana collection, no one knows what to do with them. Have some examples of wears to wear and use handy to tell them or show them. I can't tell you how many people have said, "I've always wanted to get into bandanas, but I don't know how to wear or use them."
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If you are getting them made with us, we screen print, and as such, we can't print subtleties in shading like you would see in watercolors. It all gets applied as the same thickness of ink. We can print in halftone to give the illusion of shading, but your design needs to be print ready and follow the requirements above. If you need help getting it print ready you can ask a friend, watch some YouTube tutorials or find someone on Fiverr or Task Rabbit that has the skills and software to do it for you!
Ready to go?
Send me an email.