Orange Shemagh Desert Scarf

Rothco Orange Shemagh

A shemagh is a large square scarf, traditional across the Middle East, that soldiers in desert theaters adopted to keep sun, wind and dust off the head, face and neck. This one from Rothco is a 42-inch square of 100% cotton in orange with the classic black woven pattern. Fold it and it becomes a headwrap, a face cover, a neck gaiter or a plain scarf, so it's an easy piece to keep in a pack for hiking, range days, camping or dusty work.

Features

• 100% Cotton Fabric — Soft, breathable cotton absorbs sweat and moisture, which helps you stay cooler in hot weather.
• 42 x 42 Inch Square — At roughly 42 inches (107 cm) per side, there is enough fabric to wrap fully around the head or fold into a triangle for the neck.
• Woven Shemagh Pattern — The black design is woven into the orange cloth rather than printed on the surface, with banded borders along the edges.
• Protective Headwrap — Wrapped turban-style, it shades the scalp and the back of the neck from direct sun.
• Full Coverage Balaclava — Pulled up over the nose and mouth with the head covered, it leaves only the eyes exposed against wind and blowing grit.
• Dust Shield Neck Gaiter — Folded into a triangle and tied at the back, it covers the neck and can be raised over the face when dust kicks up.
• Knotted Tassel Fringe — Tied tassels finish the edges in the traditional style and keep the weave from unraveling.
• Orange Colorway — Bright orange with black stands out clearly, a different choice from the olive, tan and black shemaghs common in tactical kit.

Cotton And Coverage

Rothco makes this shemagh from all-cotton cloth with a light, open feel that breathes in the heat and softens with use. The 42-inch square folds down small enough to stuff in a pocket or pack lid, and it opens up large enough to wear as a full head and face wrap. It is one size and adjusts to any wearer by how you fold and tie it.