Head Dress

Wear as a face mask, balaclava, or headwrap, Rothco’s Lightweight Desert Shemagh Scarves are adaptable to any environment. Ideally worn while traveling through a desert, snowstorm, and any other extreme weather condition you may encounter, these tactical scarves are a must-have for anyone! Made from a breathable lightweight cotton construction, the keffiyeh provides a perfect combination of comfort and resiliency while protecting your head and neck from the sun, dirt, sand, and other debris. Measuring approximately 42” X 42”, the tactical scarf can be wrapped around your head and neck to make a face mask, half-mask, skullcap, and much more. The versatile lightweight keffiyeh is a must-have for your Bug Out Bag as it can be used as a survival tool as well as a protective face cover; use the shemagh to make a makeshift tourniquet, sling, pouch, and more. Available in over a dozen colors, the tactical desert scarfs are used by military personnel worldwide and make for a great fashion accessory as well.

In the Caribbean the peaked cap is worn by officers and adult instructors in the Cadet Forces with various uniforms.  The Jamaica Combined Cadet Force officers wear a black ceremonial and service dress cap with a diced band in the Force’s colour of navy blue, red and royal blue. Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force wears a khaki peak cap and a black ceremonial dress cap. In the Barbados Cadet Force, a khaki peaked cap is worn with the service dress and in the sea cadets’ section male officers wearing a white frame peaked cap with the females wearing a white female navy cap. 

Military berets feature a headband or sweatband attached to light, airy material usually 100% wool or a combination of wool and cotton. The beret is adorned with a cap badge, either cloth or metal. Some berets have a piece of buckram or other stiffener in the position where the badge is intended to be worn.  It also includes 2 holes at one of the sides for ventilation.