Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of shops throwing around the word “durable” when describing their bandanas. And honestly? It’s making me cringe.
I’ve spent countless hours testing and working with different fabrics, and let me tell you—just because a fabric is high quality (or even expensive) doesn’t automatically mean it’s durable. It doesn’t mean it can hold up to mud, rough play, or everyday wear.
Not All “Durable” Bandanas Are Actually Durable
I was scrolling on Instagram yesterday, and I saw an ad for a shop selling “durable” bandanas. Naturally, I was curious. I zoomed in on the fabric, and… it’s rib knit. Y’all. RIB. KNIT. 😂
Now, don’t get me wrong—rib knit is a great fabric for things like sweaters, comfy loungewear, or indoor only bandanas. But durable? For dog bandanas? Absolutely not. I couldn’t help but laugh because it’s just so ridiculous.
I’ve also been seeing shops call athletic knit fabric durable. While less of a stretch, I still wouldn’t refer to any knit fabric as durable. Some can be very resilient & have soil release finishes, like our Active Knit fabric, but knits can’t really be durable because of the nature of the fabric— knits can snag!
There’s nothing wrong with accessories made just for pictures and special occasions! But calling something ‘durable’ just because it’s expensive or high-quality? That’s where I draw the line.
Durable Should Actually Mean Something
When I did extensive market research prior to launching Adventure Fabric a couple of years ago, there were barely any shops making durable bandanas. And now? It’s almost become a buzzword—one that’s being thrown around without much thought.
But NOT HERE.
At Mr. M Bandanas, durable actually means something.
Durable means:
✔️ A bandana your pup can wear to the dog park, doggy daycare, on muddy hikes, and through zoomies in the rain—without you worrying if it’ll survive.
✔️ A bandana that can handle the roughest, messiest pups while still being soft and comfy.
✔️ A bandana that’s resistant to dirt, stains, and wrinkles while staying easy to clean and wear every day.
✔️ A bandana that’s made to last so your pup can wear it year after year.
That’s why Adventure Fabric and Signature Fabric bandanas are the epitome of durability. These fabrics have been rigorously tested by my own wild pups (and plenty of others), and they actually hold up. I am writing this while my pups are playing outside and Lucy is trying to drag Murray by his bandana 😂 don’t worry, Mur can handle his own. They really test our products to every extreme.
So if you’re looking for a bandana that’s built for real life—not just for cute pictures—you’re in the right place. We’ll keep raising the bar on pup accessories while the others keep calling knit fabrics “durable.” 😉
Shop the difference today 🐶✨
-Abby
Owner of Mr. M Bandanas
