Reusable, Breathable Tubular Head-wrap (Neck & Face Mask, Cowl, Gaiter, Shawl or Snood style headwear)

Stylised black and white Skull design with smaller golden skull pattern beneath (in a Scottish Argyle diamond plaid style)

For fashion or outdoor activities i.e. motorbike, bicycle, BMX, skateboarding, snowboarding, hiking, camping etc

 

Brand NEW and sealed (as it came from the supplier).

 

Primarily made from a polyester microfiber which stretches around the contours of your face and neck (one size fits all).

 

Other than the face-size black and white skull at the top, this snood has a golden skull Argyle plaid pattern beneath and on the rear - on a tubular design which can stretch over the head and neck, as pictured (photos for illustration purposes only as product unopened and folded up small).

 

 

Details

 

Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13 x 13 x 1.39 cm; 80 Grams

Date First Available ‏ : ‎ 14 Oct. 2020

Manufacturer reference : 6972547450119

Colour: Black and white (skull) with golden yellow skull pattern on a black background

Department / Suitable for: Male/Female Adults (Men, Women, Children i.e. Adolescents & Kids over 12 years old)

Best Sellers Rank: 45,558 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

160 in Men's Multifunctional Outdoor Headwear

Customer reviews: 4.1 out of 5 stars    (9 ratings)

 

 

Description

 

Bold life-size black and white skull illustration with a golden skull pattern beneath.  The exact theme of this item is open to interpretation.  Versatile, as it can relate to:

- The Mexican/Latin American 'Day of The Dead' festival, as they sometimes have their skull motifs looking like this.  In this case the golden skull design would be reminiscent of the treasures of the ancient Aztecs or Incas.

- Pirates (of the Caribbean) with the golden skulls reminding me of the pirate treasure in the buccaneer movies of yesteryear and children’s films like The Goonies.

- French Revolution, as the execution by guillotine of the King (Louis XVI), monarchy and aristocrats ties in with the skull theme.  Plus high end French luxury goods often have this style of check pattern in a similar colour palette, which harks back to the Baroque and Rococo periods.

- The Dark Ages and Beowulf (the Angle/Saxon legend) when Viking pillaging left a trail of barbaric death and destruction whilst also giving rise to material wealth, as illustrated by archaeological remains, such as that of a king with a gold death mask at Sutton Hoo, in Suffolk.

Whatever the case, the design looks great on this motley tube snood/face mask.  The jawbone adapts to the natural shape of the person’s face when worn as a mask over the face, creating an awesome and somewhat frightening visual impact for a fancy dress costume party or outdoor activity.

 

Tubular design with a black and white skeleton half-skull / jawbone face motif.  The golden skull pattern below utilises a yellow ochre, brown and black colour palette, to stylish effect. Designed primarily for use as a face and neck mask.  Complies with UK government restrictions relating to facemasks for public transport etc.  Please see list of features below…

 

 

Additional Info / Features

 

If you have ever played Modern Warfare 2 then you will know the character called Ghost that wears an ominous skull mask/balaclava of a similar style to this one (it has also been seen worn by troops in Afghanistan and Iraq).

 

Likewise, this type of face/neck covering also features in Call of Duty Ghosts (these games are on the PC, PS3, PS4, Wii U, Xbox 360 and Xbox One).  As such it is a fun fashion garment for hanging out with game fiends, which also has many practical uses.

 

FABRIC PROPERTIES

This Face Bandana/Neck Gaiter is made of a thin, lightweight polyester microfiber fabric which:

- Is made from a soft, durable, skin friendly material for comfort.  Can be washed and reused.

- Seamless so it slips on and off easily without any restrictive or abrasive seams.  This means there are no pressure points, which reduces the likelihood of headaches.  Fortunately the weave on this microfiber does not need to be hemmed and it should not unravel or fray.

- Can absorb sweat AND dry quickly (it ‘wicks’ fast). Therefore transferring heat and humidity away from your body.  The ‘flash drying’ quick dry fabric technology lets your bandana dry in minutes, instead of hours.

- Is breathable and lightweight, therefore increasing comfort in use.

- Is elastic and stretches more horizontally (than vertically) to fit the contours of your neck and face.

- Keeps you protected (from harmful UV light and sunburn) from the sun and keeps you warmer in cold weather.  Perfect as an extra layer for warmth and protection against the wind chill factor when riding during Autumn/Fall, Winter, Spring and even Summer.

- Guards against wind, dust and insects (wind resistant, although not totally windproof, dustproof and insect repellent).

ONE SIZE FITS ALL for adults (not suitable for young children).  Approximate size 9.5" X 18" (not stretched).

 

Can be used for ACTIVITIES, such as:

Running, hunting, fishing, hiking, motorcycle, biking, skiing, snowboarding and snowmobile riding, mountain, walking, climbing, paintball, traveling, yoga, music festival, construction, outdoor working and daily wearing and so on.

Perfect for bikers, hikers, outdoor sports, party, festival etc.

 

WAYS TO WEAR

Multifunctional tubular design, with many ways to wear it.  Primarily to be used as:

- A neck and face mask (as pictured), which can be a fashion item, or for the aforementioned activities, OR for fancy dress!

Alternative uses include:

- Pulling it down, to be used purely as a snood-style SCARF or neckerchief.

- The blurb suggests it could be used as a gag around the mouth for role play.

- Pulled up and folded over on itself to become a blindfold.

- Up higher to become a headband (to reduce sweat going into eyes).

- Or a hair-band to prevent hair going in the eyes.

Or as other types of headwear:

- A head scarf (to channel plaited, dreadlocked or long hair towards the back of the neck).

- Wearing it as a beanie or skull cap (put around forehead and twist and pull the other end back down on itself NB. In some countries this type of headwear is known as a 'magic turban').

- Using like a Bandana.

- A balaclava (with one big eye hole, as opposed to two smaller ones).

- A Dickensian style night cap, as worn by Scrooge (in this case to keep the head warmer when camping, for example).

When not being used in the ways above it can be twisted into a figure of eight to carry it as a wrist band AND can be adapted for use as an arm sling in case of emergency.

 

 

Review(s)

 

4.0 out of 5 stars  “Skull bandana face mask”

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 May 2021

 

Pleased overall.

Good quality.

Plan on ordering again.

Would recommend

Good value overall

 

5.0 out of 5 stars  “Effective face covering”

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 May 2020

 

At the moment this is providing an effective face covering for my husband. It is stretchy enough for him to get over his head, then fit closely over his nose and mouth. It's an interesting item, as the simple design can more easily be used in the multi-functional ways specified on the wrapper.

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