Pink Shemagh Desert Scarf

Pink Cotton Shemagh

A shemagh is a large woven cotton scarf, the traditional Middle Eastern head cover that troops adopted for desert work because one piece of cloth can block sun, sand and wind. This Rothco version comes in pink with a black woven pattern. Wear it as a head wrap, pull it over your nose and mouth when the dust kicks up, or keep it loose around your neck. It is equally at home on a hike, at the range or in a day pack as a spare layer.

Features

• 100% Cotton Fabric — Soft, lightweight cotton breathes in the heat and absorbs sweat and moisture to help keep you cool.
• Sun, Sand And Wind Cover — Wrapped over the head and face, it shields skin and airways from sun, blowing sand, wind and snow.
• Protective Head Wrap — Tied around the head, it works as a turban-style cover that keeps direct sun off your scalp.
• Full Coverage Balaclava — Wound over the head and lower face, it leaves only the eyes exposed, like a balaclava.
• Dust Shield Neck Gaiter — Folded and wrapped high around the neck, it can be pulled up over the mouth and nose in dusty conditions.
• Classic Desert Scarf — Draped loosely around the neck, it is a comfortable everyday scarf for cool mornings.
• Field Utility Uses — The same cloth can serve as an improvised fishing net, a storage pouch or a carry bundle in camp.
• Traditional Woven Pattern — The classic shemagh pattern is woven into the fabric in black on pink, with banded borders near each end.
• Tasseled Fringe Edges — Knotted cotton tassels finish the ends in the traditional shemagh style.

Cotton Weave And Finish

Rothco weaves this shemagh from 100% cotton, so it stays light and airy against the skin and soaks up sweat instead of trapping it. The pattern is part of the weave rather than printed on the surface. A plain pink band and knotted fringe finish the ends. One size wraps any of the ways shown, from a full balaclava to a loose neck scarf, and it folds small enough to keep in a pack or glovebox.