Single-layer bandanas go limp. They soak up drool and rain, the print shows through from the back, and after one wash the knot sits like a dishcloth rather than a scarf. Building the same triangle from two layers of fabric solves all three problems at once, and it is the reason this one holds a shape at the neck instead of collapsing into a damp point somewhere under the chin by the middle of the afternoon.

Because the fabric is doubled, the reverse side does not show a faded mirror of the front, and the folded edge gives the tie enough body to sit up properly when knotted. There are seven designs across the range, including pumpkin heads, bats, a skull and a straightforward Boo, in small, medium and large. Twenty-one combinations sounds excessive until you have a household with three dogs of different sizes and a strong opinion each about what they are wearing.

• Two layers of fabric rather than one
• Seven designs including pumpkin, bat, skull and Boo
• Three sizes: small, medium and large
• Twenty-one size and design combinations listed
• Holds its shape when tied rather than going limp
• Twelve photographs covering the designs

On sizing: A tied bandana should have room for two fingers underneath and should be loose enough to pull off over the head in a hurry. Take it off for crate time, unsupervised play and anything involving water.

Who it's for: owners who found last year's thin bandana disappointing, and anyone buying for more than one dog who wants the same design in three different sizes.