- Buff (headgear)
Buff is the registered trade mark for a multifunctional article of clothing produced by Original Buff S.A., a company based in
Igualada , nearBarcelona in north easternSpain since they were established in 1992. [http://www.buff.es/en/empresa.php#tab1 "Original Buff"] , official website]Developed by Juan 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 ascarf ,bandanna ,headband ,beanie , face mask,tube top ,helmet liner,wristband , and other variations. The manufacturing process takes place on a specially developed tubular loom to make the finished garment seamless. [http://www.buff.es/en/empresa.php#tab3 "A Little History"] , official website]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 theSkyrunner World Series ofhigh altitude endurance race s since 2003. [http://www.buffskyrunner.com/ Buff Skyrunner official website] ]Buff headwears are 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 .References
External links
* [http://www.buff.es/ Buff.es] , official global site
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