Cats are the harder half of the household to accessorise, because most cat-sized clothing is dog clothing scaled down badly. A knotted bandana sidesteps that entirely. It ties to whatever neck it is on, adds almost no weight at 20g to 30g, and comes away instantly if it snags on something, which is the only sensible arrangement for an animal who goes through hedges as a matter of routine.

Both faces are printed, so a single item gives two looks depending on which side you fold outward, and the fabric is a soft brushed weave that sits flat instead of bunching up under the chin. The knot fastening means one size covers a wider range of necks than a buckled collar accessory would. The small and medium options describe the length of fabric you have to work with, not a fixed circumference.

• Double-sided, with a different design on each face
• Ties on with a knot rather than a buckle
• Two sizes, small and medium
• Item weight 20g to 30g
• Wide range of colourways and check patterns
• Suits cats and dogs alike

On what the options actually are. This is listed as a plaid bandana and many of the colourways are checks, but several stocked options are plain colours rather than plaid, so choose from the pictures rather than from the title. Bandanas are supervised wear for cats in particular: never leave one knotted on a cat who is going outdoors unsupervised.

What the options mean. Sizes run from S to M — £9.99 for the smallest, £10.99 for the largest.

Who it's for: Owners who want a low-commitment accessory that suits a cat as readily as a dog and packs away to almost nothing.