Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?
Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?
Gore Windstopper/Polyester micro-matrix cloth.
"POLYGIENE®
Technology that uses silver ions which prevents bacteria from developing in textile fibers. It is antibacterial and prevents unpleasant smells from developing – providing the sense of freshness. Even with considerable physical effort this textile assures proper hygiene of the clothing hence it is recommended for sportswear and outdoor wear. Polygiene® technology has received bluesign® certificate and has been put on the list of safe clothing".
Rate the product for quality of construction:
7/10
Rate the product for performance:
7/10
Rate the product for durability:
7/10
Rate the product for weight, if applicable:
8/10
Rate the product for comfort, if applicable:
7/10
Rate the product for value:
6/10
Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose
The buff is something of an institution for outdoor-types and this reversible storm version covers all bases surprisingly well. Retaining heat on the one hand while allowing unhampered breathing worn as a mask,comfort is markedly better than standard models in really cold weathers without turning clammy in milder, wetter contexts.
Tell us what you particularly liked about the product
Versatility,comfort and the "scratches" colour scheme quickly grew on me too.
Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product
Nothing of note given the design brief.
Did you enjoy using the product? Yes
Would you consider buying the product? Quite possibly
Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes
Overall rating: 7/10
About the tester
Age: 38 Height: 1m 81 Weight: 70 kilos
I usually ride: Rough Stuff Tourer Based around 4130 Univega mtb Frameset My best bike is: 1955 Holdsworth Road Path and several others including cross & traditional road
I've been riding for: Over 20 years I ride: Most days I would class myself as: Experienced
I regularly do the following types of riding: cyclo cross, commuting, touring, fixed/singlespeed, mtb,
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£2.99 from Aldi.
I'm generally a believer in you get what you pay for and am willing to pay higher prices for quality goods but really £28 for a bit of cloth. Come on!
I don't see how versatility can be used as an argument to justify the cost of an over-priced buff ... this buff is no more versatile than one costing half the price, or less.![39](https://cdn.road.cc/sites/all/modules/contrib/smiley/packs/smilies/39.gif)
I got my gran to make one. Took her 5mins.
I used to say the same but when you consider the numer of possible uses of the Buff, the price magically looks less steep. It can be a mask, a headband, a sweatband, a beanie hat or whatever you imagine (and possibly even more than that).
It's not cheap - that's a fact. But to me it's worth its price.
£28? ... someones having a laugh...![36](https://cdn.road.cc/sites/all/modules/contrib/smiley/packs/smilies/36.gif)