Buff (headgear)
Encyclopedia
Buff is the registered trade mark
for the multifunctional headwear produced by Original Buff S.A., a company based in Igualada
, near Barcelona
in Catalonia
since they were established in 1992.
Developed by Joan Rojas in 1991 for wind protection while motorcycling
, the Buff headwear is a tube of microfibrous
fabric that, with different arrangements, can be worn as a scarf
, bandanna, headband
, beanie
, face mask
, tube top
, helmet
liner, wristband
, cap
, pirate, Sahara style and other variations. The manufacturing process takes place on a specially developed tubular loom to make the finished garment seamless.
Buff headwears are featured on the American
reality show Survivor
, where they are worn by all the contestants. The company has also been the title sponsor of the Skyrunner World Series
of high altitude endurance races since 2003.
Buff headwear was also used by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman during their trip from John O'Groats in Scotland to Cape Agulhas in Africa for the show Long Way Down
.
Buff has been the first and main sponsor of Ander Mirambell
, the first Spanish skeleton
racer who has ever qualified for an Olympic competition, participating in the 2010 Winter Olympics
.
Trademark
A trademark, trade mark, or trade-mark is a distinctive sign or indicator used by an individual, business organization, or other legal entity to identify that the products or services to consumers with which the trademark appears originate from a unique source, and to distinguish its products or...
for the multifunctional headwear produced by Original Buff S.A., a company based in Igualada
Igualada
Igualada is a municipality of the province of Barcelona in Catalonia . It is located on the left bank of the Anoia river, and at the western end of the Igualada-Martorell-Barcelona railway. Igualada is the capital and central market of the Anoia comarca, a rich agricultural and wine-producing...
, near Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
in Catalonia
Catalonia
Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an...
since they were established in 1992.
Developed by Joan Rojas in 1991 for wind protection while motorcycling
Motorcycling
Motorcycling is the act of riding a motorcycle. A variety of subcultures and lifestyles have been built up around motorcycling.-Benefits:Robert M. Pirsig's book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance was a paean celebrating motorcycling...
, the Buff headwear is a tube of microfibrous
Microfiber
Microfiber or microfibre refers to synthetic fibers that measure less than one denier. The most common types of microfibers are made from polyesters, polyamides , and or a conjugation of polyester and polyamide.Microfiber is used to make non-woven, woven and knitted textiles...
fabric that, with different arrangements, can be worn as a scarf
Scarf
A scarf is a piece of fabric worn around the neck, or near the head or around the waist for warmth, cleanliness, fashion or for religious reasons. They can come in a variety of different colours.-History:...
, bandanna, headband
Headband
A headband is a clothing accessory worn in the hair or around the forehead, usually to hold hair away from the face or eyes. Headbands generally consist of a loop of elastic material or a horseshoe-shaped piece of flexible plastic or metal...
, beanie
Beanie
A beanie is a head-hugging brimless cap with or without a visor that was once popular among school boys.-Description:In the United States of America, beanies are made by triangular sections of cloth joined by a button at the crown and seamed together around the sides.They can also be made from...
, face mask
Mask
A mask is an article normally worn on the face, typically for protection, disguise, performance or entertainment. Masks have been used since antiquity for both ceremonial and practical purposes...
, tube top
Tube top
A tube top is a shoulderless, sleeveless "tube" that wraps the torso. Such a top is generally very tight over the breasts in order to prevent the garment from falling...
, helmet
Helmet
A helmet is a form of protective gear worn on the head to protect it from injuries.Ceremonial or symbolic helmets without protective function are sometimes used. The oldest known use of helmets was by Assyrian soldiers in 900BC, who wore thick leather or bronze helmets to protect the head from...
liner, wristband
Wristband
Wristbands are encircling strips worn on the wrist, made from a variety of materials depending on the purpose. The term can be used to refer to the bracelet-like band of a wristwatch, to the cuff or other part of a sleeve that covers the wrist, or to decorative or functional bands worn on the wrist...
, cap
Cap
A cap is a form of headgear. Caps have crowns that fit very close to the head and have no brim or only a visor. They are typically designed for warmth and, when including a visor, blocking sunlight from the eyes...
, pirate, Sahara style and other variations. The manufacturing process takes place on a specially developed tubular loom to make the finished garment seamless.
Buff headwears are featured on the American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
reality show Survivor
Survivor (U.S. TV series)
Survivor is an American version of the Survivor reality television game show, itself derived from the Swedish television series Expedition Robinson originally created in 1997 by Charlie Parsons. The series premiered on May 31, 2000 on CBS...
, where they are worn by all the contestants. The company has also been the title sponsor of the Skyrunner World Series
Skyrunner World Series
The Skyrunner World Series is an annual international championship of high altitude endurance races organised by the Federation for Sport at Altitude . It has been sponsored by Buff, a Spanish headwear company, since 2003....
of high altitude endurance races since 2003.
Buff headwear was also used by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman during their trip from John O'Groats in Scotland to Cape Agulhas in Africa for the show Long Way Down
Long Way Down
"Long Way Down" is a single by the Goo Goo Dolls from their breakthrough album, 1995's A Boy Named Goo. This song is often overshadowed by the low-key ballad "Name", which launched the band to household names...
.
Buff has been the first and main sponsor of Ander Mirambell
Ander Mirambell
Ander Mirambell is a Spanish skeleton racer who has competed since 2005. His best World Cup finish was 14th in the men's event at Whistler in November 2010....
, the first Spanish skeleton
Skeleton (sport)
Skeleton is a fast winter sliding sport in which an individual person rides a small sled down a frozen track while lying face down, during which athletes experience forces up to 5g. It originated in St. Moritz, Switzerland as a spin-off from the popular British sport of Cresta Sledding...
racer who has ever qualified for an Olympic competition, participating in the 2010 Winter Olympics
2010 Winter Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, were a major international multi-sport event held from February 12–28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the suburbs of Richmond, West Vancouver and the University...
.
External links
- Buff.es, official global site
- The Long Way Down Unicef Buff
- Beijing Snowpeak Technology Ltd., Agent in Chinese Mainland.
- Buff Headwear How to do Video, Buff Video Channel "How do use a Buff correct"