Why aren’t bandanas square? I do a lot of hiking and now that summer is blazing I like to wrap a bandana around my neck and keep it wet for the cooling effect. Every time I try to roll one up it strikes a little odd that they are almost square but not quite.
Is there a reason for this or is it just sloppy construction?
they are longer on the diagonal.
Isn’t the hypotenuse always longer by definition?
I don’t have one handy, but I think that they’re cut square and the fabric gets skewed afterwards.
Not gonna lie, I read this post as Bananas first… Was wondering what the benefit of square bananas was…
I purchased two recently. One from a hobby place and another from a department store. I folded them both on the diagonal when new (not washed) and neither were square.
I’m not following your meaning.
By about 41% give or take. 
Sloppy construction. A regular bandana should be 22" by 22". Most aren’t, because people aren’t that picky about sweat/snot rags.
I just looked at 10 of my bandanas of various colors, sizes, and vintages. Every single one was square.
Might you be purchasing yours from the “irregulars” bin?
They fit the bread better.
Me too. I am actually disappointed that it’s not about square bananas.
Me too! :o
About 41%? They should measure it more accurately and come up with the exact figure.
More importantly, why are the new ones always so STIFF, and is there a good way to soften them without washing them eleventy-billion times?
Bandanas or bananas? I’m confused. 
Me too! A banana wrapped around my neck might actually work though. But not if it’s square.
He’s not square. Heck, he married Melanie Griffith.
Bandanas, you big nutty nut.
Why… the ones you scarf of course!