winter scarf?

• Nov 11, 2010

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I am looking for info, photos, recommendations for ways to tie or wrap a scarf when it gets real cold. In particular the proper way if there is one to protect your ears and face. Also does anyone actually wear one for this purpose and what are good brands and lengths widths to look for?

 

• Nov 12, 2010

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One way to do it is to double the scarf and place it around your neck. Take the standing end and thread it back through the loop that is created by doubling the scarf. With this type of wrapping, there is plenty of material to cover one's face, and perhaps ears, although I don't remember having used it to cover my ears. I learned this when I spent a lot of time in the City (NYC) during the Winter months a long time ago.

Wool works best for me. The longer the length, the better.

 

• Nov 12, 2010

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Koz said:

In particular the proper way if there is one to protect your ears and face.

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[video=youtube;8jH_Fn62I-U]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jH_Fn62I-U&feature=fvw[/video]

 

• Nov 13, 2010

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Good vid, I actually already have a shemagh it is a great piece of kit and is very versatile. However it is cotton and a no no for staying warm in winter but it has many other uses. If I could find a 3'x3' chunk of thin merrino that would work but no such luck however a merrino buff I hear is very versatile and warm so that may be an option.

 

• Nov 13, 2010

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There's always pashmina.....

 

• Nov 14, 2010

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I think the longer the better. I have been looking for one a little longer myself.

 

• Nov 14, 2010

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Younkers carries 100% cashmere scarves from Kenneth Roberts that I favor. A tad expensive when not on sale but they are great. Medium length that allows for both casual wear and fancy knots. Their Statements scarves aren't bad either and a bit cheaper.
http://www.younkers.com/shop/men/cold-weather-accessories/


I tie my scarves various ways. Usually a simple knot like you would tie an ascot but occasionally I'll just drape it around my neck.

 

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• Nov 14, 2010

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Interesting thread. The shemagh in the video caught my eye because it is virtually identical to the one I wore into work this evening. As for the ability of a cotton shemagh to keep one warm in the winter, I enjoy mine. It actually does a fine job here in the desert night. There are limits of course. If it gets wet or the wind is too brutal, I can see where it might fail, but by and large it makes for a very nice extra large kerchief.

I can also vouch for the pashmina. I wore that one yesterday. It's silky, warm, and comfortable. I folded it in half and tied it in a crow's foot around my neck. I'm not really sure that it's big enough to cover a head, but it's a great neck scarf.

I also have a basic acrylic fleece scarf from a big-box store that works nicely and feels good. It's white. I'm planning on purchasing a red tartan pattern just like it. They are nice and wide and seem very versatile.

I also have one actual wool scarf in a loose pattern that I've had for years. It is scratchy and uncomfortable. I never wear it.

Okay, that's all I can contribute about scarves and neckware at this point.

Carry on.

Mark
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• Nov 16, 2010

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I don't "tie" mine exactly.

I wrap mine once around my neck, so that both ends are equal length in the front,
and the "loop" it makes is in the front also.

Because the ends are in the front, they can tuck into my jacket when its zipped up,
and I can pull the loop up over the lower part of my face to cover my mouth and
nose if need be.

I got the idea from old WWII pictures of guys wearing theirs similar to this to keep them
warm.

It works well, is easy to get on and off, and can be adjusted very quickly by just pulling on
the loop part.

It looks good too!

Jim

 

• Nov 16, 2010

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For me, the loop, with both ends going back through the loop seems to be a good style. Yet, if I have a really long scarf, which I have several, I just keep wrapping the scarf around my neck such that it's secure. I hate it when my scarf begins to come undone, so these two ways of doing it seem pretty secure.

 

• Nov 16, 2010

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http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-100-CASHMER...053?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a608fc92d

I bought one of these a few days ago.Really nice!

 

• Nov 17, 2010

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If you are looking for the warmest scarf, I suggest one made out of Qiviut, the soft under wool from the Arctic musk ox.

Alaskan Qiviut Handknits

 

• Nov 20, 2010

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thunderw21 said:

Younkers carries 100% cashmere scarves from Kenneth Roberts that I favor. A tad expensive when not on sale but they are great. Medium length that allows for both casual wear and fancy knots. Their Statements scarves aren't bad either and a bit cheaper.
http://www.younkers.com/shop/men/cold-weather-accessories/


I tie my scarves various ways. Usually a simple knot like you would tie an ascot but occasionally I'll just drape it around my neck.

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Thunder, the scarf in your second photo is one that I have been looking for, for a while. I would assume it's a formal length silk? Or is a cashmere/wool scarf just as appropriate to wear with a suit? Where do you recommend looking?

Thanks,

 

• Nov 20, 2010

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I like ascot style when it's really cold. I first fold it double so it has a narrow cravat-like shape.
Then: across with one end short - long end over/under - and snug up to the neck.

My warmest scarf is Inis Meáin baby alpaca from Ireland. (Yes, alpacas are raised in Ireland.) It's 6' long and can wrap fully around the face, even the ears if needed, with no knotting.