What Is a Neck Gaiter?
Neck gaiters are tubular scarves. They usually consist of a cylinder that is pulled over your head rather than the long, thin type of scarf you would traditionally wrap around your neck. Does this Spark an idea?
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Uses
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Neck gaiters are useful for anyone who doesn't like the floppiness of a traditional scarf, or those who are concerned about the long ends of a scarf getting in the way or being hazardous during certain activities.
Who Uses Them
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Neck gaiters are popular with people who ride motorcycles or participate in outdoor sports. If made in a lighter, more luxurious material, gaiters are also a stylish alternative to a traditional scarf for work or evening wear.
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Materials
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Neck gaiters can be made of almost any fabric and can be purchased commercially or be hand knit or crocheted. For sports, they are often made of fleece because it is thick and washable. Wool, cotton, alpaca and synthetic fabrics are also common materials for gaiters.
Types
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Most neck gaiters are constructed to be one piece, forming a tube. However, some can be fastened with buttons, zippers or ties so they don't have to be pulled over your head. Gaiters can often be pulled up to cover your nose and mouth in cold weather, or folded over and pulled up to cover your ears instead of your throat.
Other Names
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Other names for neck gaiters are cowls and neck warmers.
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- Photo Credit winter sports image by Galyna Andrushko from Fotolia.com
