A quick guide to choosing your hand fan

What to look at before you buy

A hand fan comes down to three things: the size, which decides whether it fits in your bag and how much air it actually moves; the ribs, which are what make it open smoothly and survive season after season; and the design, which is what really makes people choose. Every product page lists the exact measurements and material.

Slogans in Spanish, Valencian and English

This is our signature. Alongside the Spanish classics — "Puto calor", "Qué calor", "Yo no sudo" — we have fans in Valencian such as "No puc més" or "Collons quina calor", and English winks like "Better late than ugly" or "Team bride". If you want a fan that says exactly what you are thinking in the middle of August, you will find it here.

For weddings, fairs and hen parties

The hand fan is the summer event favourite for a very practical reason: it gets used during the celebration instead of ending up in a drawer. The "Team bride" designs work for hen parties and for the bridal party, and the DIY fan comes plain so you can add a name, a date or your own message — the cheapest way to have something genuinely one of a kind. For fairs, concerts and festivals, any of the colourful prints does the job.

Care, so it lasts several summers

Always open and close it guiding the ribs, never snapping it open from one end: that is where every fan in the world breaks. Store it closed and flat, ideally in its sleeve or a bag pocket, and avoid leaving it open in direct sun for days on end, because the colours will notice. That is all the care it needs.

When to give one

It works from May to September: Mother's Day, summer birthdays, wedding and communion favours, office Secret Santa in the middle of a heatwave, or a keepsake for visitors. It is cheap, it is useful and it is funny, which is the exact combination that makes a small gift get used.

Frequently asked questions about our hand fans

Do they fit in a bag?

Yes. They fold flat and slide into a handbag, a rucksack or a jacket pocket without any drama, which is the entire point of a fan.

Are they good for weddings and events?

Very. Outdoor ceremonies in summer are considerably more bearable with one, and unlike most wedding favours they get taken home and used again. Have a look at wedding gifts for the rest of the day.

Are they sturdy?

The ribs are solid and the fabric is properly attached. They are made to be opened and shut a few hundred times over a summer, not to be looked at once.

What else works for the heat?

A fan and a good beach towel cover most of the summer between them.

Can I personalise a hand fan?

Yes, with the DIY fan: it comes plain so you can write, draw or stick whatever you like on it. It is the favourite for hen parties, teacher gifts and wedding table settings.

Which one if I don't know their taste?

Go for a floral print or a plain colour if you don't know them well, and for a slogan if you know they have a sense of humour. Our fans with a message are the most gifted precisely because they say something about the person carrying them.

Getting ready for summer? Take a look at our beach towels, our best sellers or the general original gifts section.