Product Care/FAQs

A: Many of our products are made right here in the USA. The country of origin is listed next to each product on our website. Please note however, regardless of where our product is made, we use the same proprietary formula hydrating crystals in all of our factories. We use only state-of-the-art crystals that hydrate in just 5 minutes. They perform at the highest cooling level available and they don’t break down or dissolve over time. Also, we use only the finest fabrics, made to our specifications. Quality is #1 to us! For example, when making our Neckbandoos, we use only 100% cotton (not poly-cotton) and we turn all seams and finish the ends at an angle. This provides a well-made, high performing and an attractive Neckbandoo! Also, we have over 100 prints immediately available in our Neckbandoos and numerous colors/patterns available in our other products. We offer exclusive designs and originally designed headwear as well. We’ve been in the cooling headwear business for over 25 years and we are fully insured and licensed. Need to know more? See “Why Blubandoo” at www.blubandoo.com

A: Humidity does play a factor on the cooling performance of any evaporative product, including Blubandoo, since these products rely on evaporation to create coolness. In extremely humid conditions, we suggest you place your hydrated Blubandoo in the refrigerator or on top of the ice within your ice chest every so often to cool down the gel. Some customers buy two of our products and place one in the cooler while wearing the other. Then, they switch them out every so often as needed. You can also quickly submerge your hydrated Blubandoo in icy/cold water as needed to cool down the gel. Do this for only a few seconds though or you will over hydrate the product. Be sure to blot it dry after doing this quick resubmerge and don't do this repeatedly or the product will become overhydrated. Please note, do not leave your product in the water beyond a flexible shape or the gel will leak through the seams and perhaps, even the fabric. We call this over-hydration. If this occurs and the gel has leaked through the fabric, simply wipe off the excess gel, let your product dry in the open air back to a flexible shape and wear as recommended. We also recommend rotating your Blubandoo while wearing it to accelerate the evaporative cooling process. This can help increase cooling, due to the side on the outside getting more air-flow than the side which is against your skin.

A: It is recommended that you dehydrate your product prior to washing it. This will control the amount of soap residue in the product. Should you not be able to dehydrate the product prior to washing it, spot clean the soiled areas using a tiny amount of diluted liquid hand soap and be sure to rinse out any excess soap. Do not use concentrated detergent or laundry soap to wash your Blubandoo products. Soap residue can irritate the skin if left in your product, which is why we instruct washing with only in diluted liquid hand soap.

A: Our product instructions advise that all Blubandoo products be prewashed before wearing. This is especially true of dark colors, such as red. We go to great lengths to use the finest quality fabric available when making our products. We take extra efforts to prevent bleeding. However, regardless of our efforts, dark colors occasionally do bleed. Again, this is our reasoning for asking that you “prewash your product before wearing”. This will remove any excess dye that could bleed onto other fabrics or clothing.

A: Blubandoos are to be placed in water until the product crystal chambers are filled with gel to create a flexible shape (usually about 5 minutes). Not distributing the crystals evenly within the channels while hydrating or leaving the product in water beyond a flexible shape will cause the gel to continue to expand and ooze through the fabric and seams. We call this overhydrating. If this occurs, this is not a problem so long as fabric seams have not been broken from the expanding gel pressure. We recommend that you simply wipe off and discard (in a trash receptacle) any excess gel from the outside of the fabric. Then, let the product dry in the open air. Over time the gel will begin to reduce (sometimes this can take a few days depending on the level of overhydrating) and you may use your product again as recommended. Our product instructions fully explain proper preparation and use of our Blubandoos. Please follow the proper hydration instructions enclosed with your product and reuse. We warranty against factory defects, however, we cannot warranty against improper use or not following our product instructions.

A – We use the same crystals materials and fabric quality in both Regular and Value Neckbandoos. They are also very similar in specification. There are two reasons for the difference in price; the Value Neckbandoos are Made in China and are our basic colors/patterns, the Regular Neckbandoos are mostly Made in the USA and consist of our large variety of fashionable patterns.

A: Our instructions state to distribute the crystals (gel) evenly within the channel while hydrating and to hydrate our products only to a flexible shape. Do not overhydrate. Usually hydrating our product takes about 5 minutes. Leaving your product in water beyond a flexible shape and/or not distributing the crystals (gel) evenly within the channel will result in your product leaking gel and your product may feel slimy to the touch. If this occurs, and the product seams are not broken, let your product dry to a flexible shape and wipe and discard any excess gel into a trash receptacle. You may then wear and use your product as recommended in our product instructions. Our product instructions fully explain proper preparation and use of our Blubandoos. Please follow the proper hydration instructions enclosed with your product and reuse. We warranty against factory defects, however, we cannot warranty against improper use or not following our product instructions.

A: It is important that your product continues to breath until all the gel is evaporated (dried out) and returned back to its original crystal consistency. To do this, keep your product exposed to the open air. As per our product instructions, do not store it in an enclosed area or a plastic bag! This will cause the product to mildew and/or mold, which is non-repairable. The complete evaporation of your product back to its original crystal consistency may take several days depending on the humidity conditions of where it is stored.

A: The only way that our products will mildew is if they are still wet inside (gel-like) and they are not able to dry out completely. This occurs when air flow is minimized and the product is not in a dry environment. In some cases, depending on humidity conditions, it may take several days for your Blubandoo product to dry out completely and return to its original crystal state. To avoid mildew, do not store your product in an enclosed area (or plastic bag)until all gel returns to its original crystal state. Our product instructions fully explain proper preparation and use of our Blubandoos. Please follow the proper hydration instructions enclosed with your product and reuse. We warranty against factory defects, however, we cannot warranty against improper use or not following our product instructions.

A: This is caused due to crystals oozing to the outside of the fabric and then drying. Especially, if you during your last use the product felt slimy. This occurs due to over-hydration, which is caused by not dispersing the crystals evenly while hydrating and/or hydrating the product beyond a flexible shape. Please note below, where we mention our over-hydration warnings and over-hydration remedies as per our product instructions. When over-hydration occurs, the crystals/gel cannot go disperse anywhere except through the fabric. If this occurs, the crystals will leave a slimy residue. When the product then dries the slimy residue becomes hard on the outer fabric which can then cause the product to feel stiff. Also, over-hydration can cause the seams of the product to be compromised and potentially break. Over-hydration causes the crystals/gel can then leak through the seams of the fabric. Here are some details from our product instructions: “OVERHYDRATING AND NOT DISTRIBUTING CRYSTALS (GEL) EVENLY WITHIN THE CHANNEL WILL RESULT IN BLUBANDOOS LEAKING GEL.” If this occurs, let the product dry to a flexible shape and wipe off the gel. Dispose of the excess gel into a trash receptacle. In the case of a stiff Neckbandoo, we suggest you partially rehydrate the product and wipe off the excess gel so you are able to discard it. Once the gel/slimy texture is removed completely, rehydrate and use as recommended.

A: The crystals clumping together is not a quality issue. This sometimes happens due to humidity and how the gel evaporates, causing the crystals to coagulate. To remedy this issue simply submerged the product into water as recommended in our product instructions and the crystals will turn into a gel. Then, simply massage the crystals/gel and fill the entire chamber(s) with gel to a flexible shape as per our product instructions. Do not overhydrate.

A – This is entirely normal. The crystals may change in shape after they dry. Simply place your product in water again and follow the product instructions.

A: Our state-of-the–art hydrating crystals do not wear out! In other words, they will endlessly hydrate and evaporate. We also use only the best fabric/materials and construction available. However, as with any clothing, these areas will show wear and tear after repeated use. Proper care and washing will provide many-many repeated uses of your Blubandoo products.

A: Please note, our hat sizes vary from our other hats. We have purposefully slightly oversized our hats to compensate for the crystals expanding. Our hats will adjust in size depending on how long the hat and crystals within them are left to swell in the water. The longer they are in the water, the smaller the hat becomes. We request a maximum of 5 minutes and to only a flexible shape. Please note, mineral content of your water can cause the hat to hydrate faster or slower. Please follow the product instructions and monitor your hat while hydrating to avoid over-hydration. Also note, hat sizes of the wearer are sensitive to women or men. Some women have large craniums and some men have small craniums. As a result, our hat sizes are not necessarily gender specific. Our S/M small/medium usually fits approximately size 7 to 7-1/4 hat size(head circumference 21 7/8” – 22 5/8), L/XL large/extra large usually fits approximately hat size 7-3/8 to 7-5/8(head circumference 23” – 24 3/8”) and XXL extra/extra large fits approximately hat size 8-8 1/8. Our visors and caps are standard sized as one size fits most with adjustable hook and loop closures. If there are any further questions on your proper fit, just give us a call at (949) 545-6105.

A: We oversized our headwear to compensate for the swelling of our gel/crystals. Our instructions state to distribute the crystals (gel) evenly within the channel while hydrating and to hydrate our products only to a flexible shape. Do not overhydrate. Usually, this hydration process takes about 5 minutes. That said, if you leave your hat/cap in water beyond a flexible shape, it will cinch in size and it will become tighter in fit. If this occurs and the product seams are not broken, let the product dry to a flexible shape and the original sizing will be restored. If any gel has seeped through the fabric, wipe and discard the excess gel into a trash receptacle. You may then wear and use your product as recommended.

A: If salt water gets on the Blubandoo product it will create a salt residue. Also, the salt water does not react well in hydrating the crystals. Hence, our reasoning for not recommending Blubandoo product exposure to salt water. That said, if salt water gets on your product, we suggest that you rinse it thoroughly with fresh water to help eliminate the salt residue.

A: Sorry, our crystal ingredients are proprietary, but they are non-toxic and non-hazardous when used as recommended.

A: We do sell to a few retailers in other countries however, at this time we do not provide direct purchasing for individual orders from other countries. Please contact our office via email at info@blubandoo.com with your country request and we will supply you with information pertaining to retailers within your area.

A: Sorry, but we do not ship individual orders out of the country at this time. You may order from our website at www.blubandoo.com for delivery to anywhere in the USA and perhaps someone you know can ship your product to you. Or, feel free to contact our office (949 545 6105) and we will check if there is a local retailer within your area that sells our products. info@blubandoo.com

A: Here are our return/exchange policies for retail outlet purchases: Defective Product: If you believe your Blubandoo is defective, please email us at info@blubandoo.com to explain your problem. Upon our authorization, you may be asked to return the alleged defective or unsalable product(s) for evaluation. If our examination finds that the product is defect(s) we will offer you a full refund or replace the product at no charge. IMPORTANT: DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT WITHOUT OUR APPROVAL. UNAUTHORIZED RETURNED PRODUCT WILL NOT BE REFUNDED AND YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT. Defective Product Cash Refund: If you bought your Blubandoo at a retail outlet and you would like a monetary refund on a defective product, you must contact the store directly regarding a monetary refund.

A: If you wish to exchange or return your Blubandoo product, please call our customer service line at 949-545-6105 or email info@blubandoo.com to explain your request. Upon our authorization, we will ask that you return your product(s) in the same “first quality”, “resalable condition” as it was shipped to you for a full product refund. Should you choose to exchange your product for another we will not cover any additional shipping costs. DO NOT SEND PRODUCT THAT IS STILL HYDRATED/GEL-LIKE. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR PRODUCT IS COMPLETELY DRY PRIOR TO RETURNING IT BACK TO US. The shipping costs of returning your product(s) back to us will be at your expense. Should your product(s) be found to have a factory defect, we will send you a replacement product free of charge, or we will refund your initial product and shipping cost, should you choose to receive a refund rather than a replacement product. This policy is applied to blubandoo.com website orders only. Returned product may be subject to a restocking fee. IMPORTANT: SOILED, ALTERED OR USED PRODUCTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED UNLESS FOUND DEFECTIVE. All issues regarding defective, exchange/return product must be brought to our attention via email or by phone within 30 days of your purchase date to be eligible for credit or exchange.

A: Our customer service team is available at 949 545 6105, M-F, 9-5 PST.

A: Our Blubandoo webstore is secure and verified. Please note the security badge which is located on several of our webpage as your insurance.

A: After ordering on our Webstore there will be a confirmation page at the end once your order is complete. Following that there will be two emails sent to you, one that says we are processing your order and another saying we shipped your order.

A: We use the finest state-the-art cooling fabric materials available in the market. Our cooling fabric technology does not wear out, despite repeated machine washings and uses. We import our cooling fabrics however, our printing and apparel construction are done right here in the USA. We strive to do as many process as possible in the USA. We are in the product development stages of making even our cooling fabric here in the USA and hope to complete this very soon.

A: Humidity does play an important factor on the cooling performance of any evaporative product, including Blubandoo products, since these products rely on evaporation to create coolness. In extremely humid conditions, we suggest you submerge your hydrated Blubandoo fabric product in the cool water to refresh its coolness.

A: Your Blubandoo cooling fabric product is machine washable. Rinse well and hang dry. Do not bleach or use fabric softeners. Wash frequently after wearing. Do not iron.

A: Your product is printed not dyed so, it will not bleed color.

A: Our cooling fabric technology is structural, embedded right into the fabric, so our state-of-the–art hydrating and evaporative cooling fabric feature does not wear out. In other words, our cooling fabric products will work and be cool over and over again when hydrated as per our product instructions. We also manufacture our products using the finest apparel construction available. Please note however, as with any clothing, your product(s) may show wear and tear after repeated use. Proper care and washing will provide many-many repeated uses of your Blubandoo cooling fabric product(s).

A: To dry out your Blubandoo cooling fabric product simply leave it in the open air. It is important that your product continues to breathe until it is completely dry to the touch before storing. Do not store it in an enclosed area or a plastic bag when moist. This will cause the product to mildew and/or mold, which is non-repairable. The complete evaporation process of bringing your product back to its original dry state may take up to a few hours depending on the humidity conditions of where it is placed to dry out. Keep away from flames.

A: If salt water gets on the Blubandoo cooling fabric product it will create a salt residue. Hence we do not recommend exposure product exposure to salt water. If salt water gets on your product, we suggest that you rinse it thoroughly with fresh water to help eliminate the salt residue.

A: Our Blubandoo cooling fabric content is 88% Polyester and 12% Elastane. It is non-toxic and non-hazardous when used as recommended.

A: We do not sell individual cooling fabric products internationally through our website. You may contact us however and we will advise if there is retailer in your area selling these products. Should you want to make a bulk order our USA minimum order for our fabric cooling products is 50pcs per custom design. International minimums are higher and this international minimum quantity will depend upon the complexity of your order. Please contact our office via email at orderdesk@blubandoo.com with your interest request and we will supply you with information pertaining to purchasing our products.

A: If you believe your Blubandoo is defective, please email us at info@blubandoo.com to explain your problem. Upon our authorization, you may be asked to send us a picture or return the alleged defective product for evaluation. If our examination finds that the product is defect(s) we will offer you a full refund or replace the product at no charge. IMPORTANT: DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT WITHOUT OUR APPROVAL. UNAUTHORIZED RETURNED PRODUCT WILL NOT BE REFUNDED AND YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT. Defective Product Cash Refund: If you bought your Blubandoo at a retail outlet and you would like a monetary refund on a defective product, you must contact the store directly regarding a monetary refund.

A: If you wish to exchange or return your Blubandoo product, please call our customer service line at 949-545-6105 or email info@blubandoo.com to explain your request. Upon our authorization, we will ask that you return your product(s) in the same “first quality”, “resalable condition” as it was shipped to you for a full product refund. Should you choose to exchange your product for another we will not cover any additional shipping costs. DO NOT SEND PRODUCT THAT IS STILL HYDRATED/GEL-LIKE. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR PRODUCT IS COMPLETELY DRY PRIOR TO RETURNING IT BACK TO US. The shipping costs of returning your product(s) back to us will be at your expense. Should your product(s) be found to have a factory defect, we will send you a replacement product free of charge, or we will refund your initial product and shipping cost, should you choose to receive a refund rather than a replacement product. This policy is applied to blubandoo.com website orders only. Returned product may be subject to a restocking fee. IMPORTANT: SOILED, ALTERED OR USED PRODUCTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED UNLESS FOUND DEFECTIVE. All issues regarding defective, exchange/return product must be brought to our attention via email or by phone within 30 days of your purchase date to be eligible for credit or exchange.

A: Our customer service team is available at 949 545 6105, M-F, 9-5 PST.

A: Our Blubandoo webstore is secure and verified. Please note the security badge which is located on several of our webpage as your insurance.

A: After ordering on our webstore there will be a confirmation page at the end once your order is complete. Following that there will be two emails sent to you, one that says we are processing your order and another saying we shipped your order.

A: We use the finest state-the-art thermal warming fabric materials available in the market.. We import our cooling fabrics however, our printing and apparel construction are done right here in the USA. We strive to do as many process as possible in the USA.

A: Your Blubandoo thermal warming fabric product is machine washable. Rinse well and hang dry. Do not bleach or use fabric softeners. Wash frequently after wearing. Do not iron.

A: Your product is printed not dyed so, it will not bleed color.

A: To dry out your Blubandoo thermal warming fabric product simply leave it in the open air. It is important that your product continues to breathe until it is completely dry to the touch before storing. Do not store it in an enclosed area or a plastic bag when moist. This will cause the product to mildew and/or mold, which is non-repairable. The complete drying process of may take up to a few hours depending on the humidity conditions of where it is placed to dry out. Keep away from flames.

A: If salt water gets on the Blubandoo product it will create a salt residue. Hence we do not recommend exposure product exposure to salt water. If salt water gets on your product, we suggest that you rinse it thoroughly with fresh water to help eliminate the salt residue.

A: Our Blubandoo cooling fabric content is 88% Polyester and 12% Spandex.

A: We do not sell individual warming fabric products internationally through our website. You may contact us however and we will advise if there is retailer in your area selling these products. Should you want to make a bulk order our USA minimum order for our fabric cooling products is 50pcs per custom design. International minimums are higher and this international minimum quantity will depend upon the complexity of your order. Please contact our office via email at orderdesk@blubandoo.com with your interest request and we will supply you with information pertaining to purchasing our products.

A: If you believe your Blubandoo is defective, please email us at info@blubandoo.com to explain your problem. Upon our authorization, you may be asked to send us a picture or return the alleged defective product for evaluation. If our examination finds that the product is defect(s) we will offer you a full refund or replace the product at no charge. IMPORTANT: DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT WITHOUT OUR APPROVAL. UNAUTHORIZED RETURNED PRODUCT WILL NOT BE REFUNDED AND YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT. Defective Product Cash Refund: If you bought your Blubandoo at a retail outlet and you would like a monetary refund on a defective product, you must contact the store directly regarding a monetary refund.

A: If you wish to exchange or return your Blubandoo product, please call our customer service line at 949-545-6105 or email info@blubandoo.com to explain your request. Upon our authorization, we will ask that you return your product(s) in the same “first quality”, “resalable condition” as it was shipped to you for a full product refund. Should you choose to exchange your product for another we will not cover any additional shipping costs. DO NOT SEND PRODUCT THAT IS STILL HYDRATED/GEL-LIKE. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR PRODUCT IS COMPLETELY DRY PRIOR TO RETURNING IT BACK TO US. The shipping costs of returning your product(s) back to us will be at your expense. Should your product(s) be found to have a factory defect, we will send you a replacement product free of charge, or we will refund your initial product and shipping cost, should you choose to receive a refund rather than a replacement product. This policy is applied to blubandoo.com website orders only. Returned product may be subject to a restocking fee. IMPORTANT: SOILED, ALTERED OR USED PRODUCTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED UNLESS FOUND DEFECTIVE. All issues regarding defective, exchange/return product must be brought to our attention via email or by phone within 30 days of your purchase date to be eligible for credit or exchange.

A: Our customer service team is available at 949 545 6105, M-F, 9-5 PST.

A: Our Blubandoo webstore is secure and verified. Please note the security badge which is located on several of our webpage as your insurance.

A: After ordering on our webstore there will be a confirmation page at the end once your order is complete. Following that there will be two emails sent to you, one that says we are processing your order and another saying we shipped your order.