What is the difference between a neck scarf and a neckerchief?

A neck scarf is a long, narrow format worn wrapped or looped, while a neckerchief is a small square folded and knotted at the throat. The two sit in different size bands and suit different retail channels.

Neck scarf - long scarves run 70x180-200 cm, and twillies run 5-8 cm wide by 86-120 cm long. They are worn looped, knotted once, or left hanging, and suit autumn/winter and transitional ranges.

Neckerchief - a small square, typically 53x53 cm, folded into a triangle and tied at the neck. It reads as a lighter, more casual accessory and suits spring/summer and resort ranges.

Channel fit - the long neck scarf carries a higher price point and works as a gifting or cold-weather line. The neckerchief is a lower-priced impulse item and a natural add-on at the till.

Minimums - both carry the same 20-piece per colour per design minimum, and custom sizes are cut to spec from the standard minimum.

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