Olive Drab Shemagh Desert Scarf

Rothco Olive Drab Shemagh

A shemagh is the large square cotton scarf worn across the Middle East to keep sun, wind and sand off the head and face, and long carried by troops in desert regions for the same reason. This one from Rothco comes in olive drab with a black woven pattern. Wear it wrapped over the head and face in dust or glare, or folded down as a neck scarf when you only need some cover. Hunters, range shooters, hikers and anyone working outdoors in heat or blowing grit will get daily use out of it.

Features

• 100% Cotton Construction — Woven cotton breathes and absorbs sweat, which helps keep you cooler in hot weather than a synthetic wrap would.
• 4.66 oz Woven Fabric — The fabric is light enough to wear for a full day outdoors without feeling heavy around the neck.
• Approx. 42 x 42 Inches — At roughly 42 inches (107 cm) square, it is big enough to wrap fully around the head and face with material to spare.
• Olive Drab And Black Pattern — The traditional woven shemagh check comes in olive drab, the muted military green that pairs with most field clothing.
• Knotted Fringe Edges — Tied tassels finish the ends in the traditional style.
• Several Ways To Wear — Use it as a face mask, a neck gaiter, a head covering or a balaclava, which is a wrap that covers the head and neck while leaving the eyes open.
• Folds Down Small — Folded or rolled, it fits in a pack pocket or glovebox until the weather turns.

Cotton Weave And Size

Rothco weaves this shemagh from 100% cotton at 4.66 oz, with the pattern woven into the cloth rather than printed on the surface. It measures approximately 42 by 42 inches, the standard square size that allows a full head wrap. The manufacturer part number is 8537-706, which is useful if you are matching an existing Rothco scarf.