Foliage Shemagh Desert Scarf

Rothco Foliage Shemagh

A shemagh is a large square of woven cloth that wraps around the head, face or neck to keep off sun, wind and blowing dust. It has been worn across the Middle East for generations and is now common with soldiers, hunters, hikers and range shooters. This Rothco version is cotton, woven in foliage green and tan, so it pairs well with earth-tone field gear.

Features

• Cotton Construction — Cotton breathes in heat and feels soft against the face and neck when the scarf is wrapped tight.
• Traditional Shemagh Pattern — The classic woven checked pattern runs in foliage green over a tan ground.
• Foliage Green Colorway — Foliage is a muted grey-green that sits alongside OD green (olive drab) and coyote kit without standing out.
• Woven Border Bands — Striped bands near each end frame the main pattern and give the edges a finished look.
• Knotted Tassel Fringe — Knotted tassels finish the ends, the traditional shemagh detail.
• Multiple Ways To Wear — Wrap it as a head covering, pull it up over the nose and mouth as a face cover, or knot it loosely as a neck scarf.
• Sun And Dust Cover — Wrapped over the head and face, it shields skin from direct sun and keeps grit out of the mouth and nose in wind.

Material And Wear

Rothco weaves this shemagh from cotton, which is easy to wash and softens with use. Because it is a single square of cloth, one size suits everyone, and you can fold it into a triangle for a head wrap or roll it into a band for the neck. Off duty it doubles as a sweat rag, a sling for light gear or a ground cloth for a quick break.