Military Shemagh

The Shemagh, also known as a keffiyeh, is classic desert head wear and is a versatile Middle Eastern head scarf popular with regular and special forces. The Shemagh, as it is commonly called, provides protection from sun, sand and wind. It is also useful as winter headgear and doubles as a useful sweat mop, dust wiper and field towel as required.

The Shemagh is much more than a head cloth for a desert environment to protect the wearer from heat, sand and the elements. It is a filter to breath through in a dust storm, emergency bandage material, fire starting tinder and camouflage to name just a few uses. You won't find a more versatile piece of inexpensive equipment that the Shemagh.

The BCB Shemagh is currently being used by U.S. and British Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. Best Glide ASE offers the Shemagh in numerous color combinations.

Sizes: vary between 43" x 43" and 46" x 46" depending on color. Approximate weight: 180 g or 6.3 oz.

We occasionally purchase factory direct instead of through BCB due to availability.