Purple Shemagh Desert Scarf

Purple Cotton Shemagh

The Rothco Shemagh Desert Scarf is a large square of woven cotton that wraps around the head, face and neck to keep sun, wind, dust and sand off your skin. The shemagh is the traditional desert headscarf that troops adopted in the field, and you can tie it several ways depending on the conditions. This one is woven in purple and black, so it suits hikers, campers, range-goers and anyone who wants a working scarf in a color other than the usual tan or olive.

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 for a full head wrap or a double loop around the neck.
• Protective Headwrap — Tie it over the head to shade your scalp and the back of your neck from direct sun.
• Full Coverage Balaclava — Wrapped around the head and face, it works like a balaclava (a hood that leaves only the eyes exposed) against wind and blowing grit.
• Dust Shield Neck Gaiter — Pull it up over the nose and mouth as a gaiter to filter dust on dirt roads, dry trails or a windy range.
• Desert Scarf Wear — Folded into a triangle and knotted at the neck, it sits as a comfortable everyday scarf.
• Traditional Woven Pattern — The classic shemagh pattern is woven into the cloth in black over purple, with banded borders near each edge.
• Tasseled Fringe Edges — Knotted tassels finish the ends in the traditional style.

Cotton Weave And Size

Rothco weaves this shemagh from all-cotton yarn, so the pattern is part of the fabric rather than printed on the surface. The 42 inch square folds down small enough to fit in a pack or glovebox. Opened out, it covers you from crown to collarbone. Because cotton soaks up sweat, the scarf is best suited to hot, dry conditions.