pääpannasta
Pääpanta, literally “head band,” is a strip of fabric or other material worn around the head. It serves to keep hair and sweat away from the face or to function as a fashion accessory. The word is formed from Finnish pää (“head”) and panta (“band” or “strap”). The genitive form pääpannasta appears in Finnish texts to refer to items or material related to a headband.
Designs range from narrow elastic bands to wider fabric bands. Materials commonly used include cotton, jersey,
Usage is widespread across ages and activities. Athletes and fitness enthusiasts wear headbands to absorb sweat
Care typically involves washing according to fabric instructions; many headbands are machine washable. In Nordic design