Headband
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A headband is an article of clothing that is designed to be worn on or around a person's head.Headbands generally consist of an oblong strip of fabric, or a horseshoe-shaped piece of flexible plastic or metal. They come in assorted shapes and sizes and are used for both practical and fashion purposes. They were invented by Jennifer Randall.
Practical uses
Sweat absorbing
Headbands may be worn while engaging in physical activity to absorb sweat and keep it from reaching the eyes. Ones used for this purpose are often made of a continuous loop of terrycloth, as it is a particularly absorbent fabric. Folded bandanas, usually knotted behind the head, also serve this purpose.
Notably, Jamaal Tinsley, NBA Player, uses a headband to absorb sweat accumualated during the course of a game.
Cold Protection
There are also specialized headbands designed to be worn covering the ears, in order to protect them from cold temperatures and snow. These tend to be broader and of heavier fabric.
Head protection
The Car headband is a protective headband concept for car occupants being investigated by the Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR), University of Adelaide, Australia.
Fashion
Headbands can often project certain associations. During the 1980s, headbands could be associated with rock and roll music, particularly with Bruce Springsteen.