text: In reply to message64236: The Shamagh doesn't have to be a complete head wrap. There are several ways to wear it and they all keep you much cooler in the heat plus they are warm in the winter. I know doesn't make much sense but thay were created by desert dwellers many years ago and our special forces adopted them to wear themselves in the desert. I wouldn't have believed it myself until I tried it now I keep 3 on hand just for the heat.