{"product_id":"harley-davidson-willie-g-skull-bandana-22-x-22-cotton-h-d-heritage","title":"Harley-Davidson Willie G Skull Bandana - 22\" x 22\" Cotton | H-D Heritage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Harley-Davidson Willie G Skull Bandana is a 22\" x 22\" cotton plain weave bandana with the Willie G Skull in a digital print - the traditional bandana format, the traditional bandana size, and one of the most celebrated graphics in H-D's design history. The cotton has been washed for softness so it's comfortable from the first wear rather than stiff and new, and the 22\" x 22\" size is the standard bandana dimension that folds, ties, and wears the same way as every bandana in motorcycle culture has for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe bandana in motorcycle culture:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bandana is one of the oldest and most versatile pieces of kit in the motorcycle rider's wardrobe - worn as a head covering under a helmet, as a neck gaiter against wind and dust, as a face covering in dry conditions, as a wrist wrap, or simply folded and kept in a back pocket as a practical piece of cloth that's always useful. The 22\" x 22\" square is the traditional size that makes all of these uses possible - large enough to fold into a triangle and tie as a head covering, compact enough to carry without bulk. The Willie G Skull Bandana is the H-D version of a piece of kit that riders have carried for as long as there have been motorcycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Willie G Skull - the heritage behind the graphic:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Willie G Skull is one of the most celebrated graphics in Harley-Davidson's design history, created by Willie G. Davidson - grandson of H-D co-founder William A. Davidson and VP of Styling at Harley-Davidson for nearly five decades. His design legacy extends well beyond the skull: he was the lead designer on the 1971 FX Super Glide, the first factory custom motorcycle, and the 1977 FXS Low Rider - two models that defined the custom H-D aesthetic. The skull graphic carries that heritage, and on a bandana - one of the most traditional pieces of rider kit - the combination of the Willie G Skull and the bandana format is a natural one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cotton plain weave - breathable, soft, and absorbent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashed for softness - comfortable from first wear, no break-in required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22\" x 22\" - traditional bandana size for all standard uses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWillie G Skull digital print - full graphic coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile wear - head covering, neck gaiter, face covering, wrist wrap, pocket square\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and packable - carries without bulk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% cotton plain weave - the right fabric for a bandana:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotton plain weave is the traditional bandana fabric - it breathes well against the skin, absorbs moisture, and softens with washing and wear. The washed finish on the Willie G Skull Bandana pre-softens the cotton so it feels broken-in from the first use rather than stiff and scratchy. For a piece of fabric that's going to be worn against the face, neck, or head, the softness and breathability of washed cotton is the specification that matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital print - colour accuracy for the skull graphic:\u003c\/strong\u003e The digital print process reproduces the Willie G Skull with accurate colour and fine detail across the full 22\" x 22\" surface - the skull graphic is printed directly onto the cotton rather than being screen printed, which allows for more complex colour gradients and finer detail than traditional bandana printing methods. The result is a graphic that's as detailed and vivid as the original Willie G Skull artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to wear it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead covering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fold diagonally into a triangle, place the fold across the forehead, tie at the back of the head - the classic rider head covering that sits under a helmet or works as a standalone piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck gaiter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fold into a long rectangle and tie loosely around the neck for wind and dust protection on open-face or no-helmet riding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace covering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fold diagonally, tie behind the head with the point covering the nose and mouth - the traditional dust and wind covering for dry conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrist wrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fold into a narrow strip and tie around the wrist as a sweat band or style detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePocket square:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fold and carry in a back pocket as a practical piece of cloth for wiping visors, hands, or surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% cotton plain weave, washed for softness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraphic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Willie G Skull digital print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22\" x 22\" (approximately 56 x 56 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Square\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for riding days, rallies, festivals, everyday wear, and as a gift for Harley riders who want the Willie G Skull on the most versatile piece of kit in the rider's wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harley-Davidson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58485736997248,"sku":"97642-26VX","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0538\/1124\/9327\/files\/97642-26VX.jpg?v=1784388687","url":"https:\/\/www.maidstonehd.co.uk\/products\/harley-davidson-willie-g-skull-bandana-22-x-22-cotton-h-d-heritage","provider":"Maidstone Harley-Davidson","version":"1.0","type":"link"}