sweatband

Athlete's moisture strip

A sweatband is a strip of absorbent material worn around the head or wrist to catch perspiration during physical activity.

The term also applies to the band of absorbent material inside a hat that rests against the forehead: The leather sweatband had darkened with years of wear.

function

moisture

Small amounts of liquid

forehead · soak · damp · dry · drip · wick · absorb · prevent · channel · divert

athletic

tennis

Racquet sport over net

jogging · marathon · gymnastics · volleyball · soccer · squash · badminton · crossfit · weightlifting · boxing

headwear

bandana

Square cloth for head

kerchief · hairband · skull-cap · balaclava · beanie · wrap

material

terrycloth

Looped absorbent fabric

spandex · microfiber · velcro · adjustable · stretchable · moisture-wicking · absorbent · breathable · washable · durable

fashion

retro

Evoking recent past

trendy · sporty · streetwear · hip-hop · neon · colorful · branded · logo · matching · coordinated

wrist

bracelet

Ornamental wrist band

  • cuffSleeve or trouser terminus
  • forearmArm's lower half
  • gripSecure manual hold

weightlifting · tennis · basketball · typing · bowling · archery · support · compression · sleeve

musicians

drummer

One who keeps rhythm

concert · rockstar · frontman · DJ · touring · spotlight · amplifier · setlist

Categories
Opposites
moisture management function

sweatbandplastic wrap

Thin clingy food covering

rubber band

athletic vs. formal accessories

sweatbandcufflinks

Decorative sleeve fasteners

tiara · top hat · bow tie · pearl bracelet · fascinator

Family

sweatbands

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G