When in Rome

[karen2205]

Has anyone ever created something like this as summer headwear?

It looks like a really sensible & simple idea. Take square piece of fabric, fold on the diagonal, put over the head and hold in place with a piece of cord/a hat. Then either wet the fabric as a wa (though this makes it less effective for sun protection) or leave it dry. Or, create a double layered thing, wet the bottom layer and put a dry layer on top for sun protection.

Wondering if it's possible to get hold of specialist wicking fabrics ie. coolmax, on the bolt.

Comments

[deborah_c]

A quick Google says that yes, you can. I expect there are closer sources too.

[kht.livejournal.com]

I have been known to wear a scarf on my head if it's sunny and I've forgotten my hat.

[hairyears.livejournal.com]

I saw this and thought of you.

In the original material, this is the ultimate wicking 'fabric'. Surprisingly, the link fails to mention that colonial soldiers would wet their headgear and gain several hours of evaporative cooling; it may look ridiculous but it was very practical.

[essbee80.livejournal.com]

When i'm in palestine (or anywhere seriously hot) I'll wear something like that. keeps the rays off and my head cool

[fuschiafaery.livejournal.com]

It does look like a very sensible idea. I've bought a garden brolly and have been sitting under that, am trying to avoid freckle overload this year!

I hope you find the sort of thing you are looking for :-)