A neck scarf is a piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth, cleanliness, or for reasons of fashion. In cold climates, a thick knitted scarf, often of wool, is tied around the neck to keep warm.

Silk scarves were used by pilots of early aircraft in order to keep oily smoke from the exhaust out of their mouths while flying. Silk Scarves were worn by pilots of closed cockpit aircraft to prevent neck chafing, especially fighter pilots, who were constantly turning their heads from side to side watching for enemy aircraft.

The history of the neck scarves date back to ancient Rome when Roman men used to wear a linen cloth either on a belt or round the neck. This cloth, known as Sudarium, was used to wipe the neck and face. Soon, Roman women also using it, and soon became synonymous with women’s fashion.

However, it was the French who brought them to the forefront of fashion after they became enamored by the colors worn by Croatian mercenaries. The French started calling the neck scarves as Cravats after the Croatian word Kravata. In the 19th century, a cravat was part of every Frenchman’s wardrobe, and one could figure out another man’s political allegiance just by looking at the color of the neck scarf.

In modern days, they have graduated to an important accessory after celebrities around the world made it popular to wear one. Scarves convey a message of sophistication and elegance, and the flexibility in how it is tied around the neck just keeps making this essential fashion item more popular.

Neck scarves are made from wool, chiffon, silk, and natural fibers. You can pick up scarves in exciting colors and patterns so that they go with any outfit in the wardrobe.