Blue / White Shemagh Desert Scarf

Blue And White Shemagh

The Rothco Shemagh Desert Scarf is a large square of woven cotton that you wrap around your head, face or neck to keep off sun, blowing sand and wind. A shemagh is the traditional Middle Eastern head scarf that soldiers, hikers and desert travelers adopted because one piece of cloth covers so many jobs. This one comes in blue on white with the familiar checked weave and knotted fringe, and it works at the range, on the trail or as an everyday scarf.

Features

• Cotton Construction — The scarf is woven from cotton, a soft fabric that breathes in heat and is comfortable against the face.
• 42 x 42 Inch Square — At roughly 42 inches (107 cm) on each side, it has enough cloth to fold into a triangle and wrap fully around the head and neck.
• Classic Shemagh Weave — The blue and white houndstooth-style pattern is woven into the fabric, with banded stripes near each edge.
• Knotted Fringe Edges — Tasseled, hand-tied style fringe finishes the edges and gives the ends some weight when wrapped.
• Sun, Sand And Wind Cover — Pulled over the nose and mouth, it screens out dust and grit and shades the neck and face.
• Multiple Wear Styles — Tie it as a headwrap, a full-coverage balaclava, a neck gaiter or a plain scarf, depending on the weather.
• Field Utility Uses — In a pinch the cloth can serve as a distress flag, a makeshift arm sling or an emergency bandage.
• Packs Down Small — Folded or rolled, it fits in a pack pocket or stuffs around a pack strap when you are not wearing it.

Size And Material

Rothco makes this shemagh from cotton in a 42 by 42 inch square, the usual size for a scarf meant to be worn wrapped rather than draped. Most people fold it corner to corner into a triangle, place the long edge across the forehead or face, and tie the ends behind the head. The blue and white colorway suits casual and outdoor wear; Rothco also offers the same scarf in other colors.