Coyote Brown Shemagh Desert Scarf

Rothco Coyote Shemagh

A shemagh is a large square of cotton that wraps around the head, face and neck to keep off sun, wind and blowing sand. This Rothco version is woven in coyote brown with a black pattern, and the size and light weight let it fold small in a pack until you need it. Hunters, hikers, off-road riders and anyone working outdoors in heat or dust carry one for the same reason: one piece of fabric does the work of several.

Features

• 100% Woven Cotton — Lightweight cotton breathes in hot weather and absorbs sweat, so it stays comfortable wrapped around your face.
• 42 x 42 Inch Square — At 42 inches (107 cm) on each side, there is enough fabric to wrap the head and face fully and still tie off the ends.
• Coyote Brown Colorway — Coyote brown is a muted tan-brown used widely on modern tactical gear, and here it is paired with a black woven pattern.
• Traditional Keffiyeh Pattern — The interlocking design follows the keffiyeh, the classic Middle Eastern head scarf the shemagh is based on, with banded stripes near each edge.
• Tasseled Fringe Edges — Knotted cotton tassels finish the ends in the traditional style.
• Several Ways To Wear — Tie it as a head wrap, a full face cover, a half-mask, a neck gaiter or a skullcap depending on conditions.
• Sun, Wind And Dust Cover — Pulled over the nose and mouth, it keeps sand and grit off your face and shades your head and neck from direct sun.
• Field Utility Uses — Off your head, the cotton square can serve as a towel, an arm sling or an improvised bandage.
• Made In India — Produced in India for Rothco.

Cotton Weave And Size

The scarf is all cotton, woven with an open, breathable texture rather than a dense fabric, which is why it works in heat instead of trapping it. The 42 x 42 inch square fits most adults in any of the common wraps, and folding it diagonally into a triangle is the usual starting point for a face or neck wrap. It packs flat or rolled into a pocket or pack lid when you aren't wearing it.