Abstract: A head protective device incorporating a sweat band bandana having a front portion secured to a head protective device and the rear portion bandana unsecured. The bandana in the first position has the free ends of the bandana overlapping and stored withthin the head encircling member of the head protective device although the ends may also extend down for tying. A second position has the bandana extending downwardly from the head protective device and the bandana has the free ends tied behind the head for the purpose of securing the head protective device against accidental removal.

Abstract: A hat made from a camouflage-imprinted material and having a crown and a brim. The hat has a compartment in the crown for holding a bundle of camouflage strips attached to the crown and which are deployable about and over the hat brim upon opening the compartment. The hat also has a net storing feature for storing a lightweight camouflage netting about the crown on top of the brim. The net is deployable over the brim about the wearer's face, neck and shoulders.

Abstract: An article of headwear comprising a substantially circular body securably attached and integral with an annular elasticized absorbent sweatband. The body is sized such that, when the sweatband is fitted over the wearer's forehead, the body forms a cap snugly fitting over the wearer's head. The article of headwear may include a tail piece securably attached to and integral with the rear of the sweatband. Alternatively, the tail piece may be continuous with the body. When the tail piece is included and the headwear is worn, the tail piece drapes down the back of the wearer's head to the shoulders, and extends substantially from the rear of one earlobe to the rear of the other earlobe.

Abstract: A head covering for shielding the head neck, face and ears from the harsh elements of the environment with obstructing the user's vision. The head covering includes a cap including a head cover member and a bill; and also includes a shroud assembly including a shroud being removably depending from the cap; and further includes fastening members for fastening the shroud to the cap; and also includes a mirror assembly including a mirror being hingedly attached to the bill for allowing a user to view about oneself while wearing the head covering.

Abstract: A headwear assembly that includes a reversible crown, shaped to fit the head of a wearer with fabric with hook and loop fasteners, fabric ties, plastic, one-size-fits-all or other size adjustment mechanisms, having first and second opposing major surfaces and a detachable and reversible dual visor with first and second opposing major surfaces. The reversible crown includes cooperating attachment members located on the inside non-focal surfaces of the first and second major opposing surfaces, providing the base for attaching, detaching and reattaching the removable and reversible dual visor. The removable and reversible dual visor has first and second major opposing surfaces along with cooperating attachment members used to attach, detach and reattach itself to the reversible crown. The visor and crown are easily removable and reversible to include one major surface each being displayed upwardly during wear and accounts for different headwear assembly looks plus the reversible crown worn alone.

Abstract: A hunter's camouflage veil extending from the bridge of the wearer's nose to approximately the shoulders has a barrier panel that confines exhalation to behind the barrier panel and is configured to seal substantially with the wearer's face across the bridge of the nose and under the wearer's eyes. The veil prevents fogging of eyeglasses or goggles. The main panel of the veil can be two ply, with an outer camouflage fabric and an inner barrier ply of tightly woven fabric or plastic sheet. The seal is made using a malleable metal strip to conform the top edge to the wearer's nose, etc., and a compressible fleece pad to fill any remaining gaps. The top strip can be held by an elastic band or other tie encircling the head, and the veil drapes loosely over the wearer's face below the eyes.

Abstract: The invention is a head covering that is particularly suited for use when participating in aquatic sports activities, such as scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, and jet skiing, where the fabric is selected for its quick drying ability and stretchability, therein enabling excellent conformability to the body. Well known fabric brand names include Spandex, Lycra, and nylon or blends thereof. The head covering helps retain body heat, protect against sunburn, keep hair pulled away from a diver's mask, restrains hair in the back of the head, and makes divers on the surface more visible to boat crew. The head covering has a compartment/pouch which can optionally be disguised as to substantially form a hidden pocket. The fabric of the head covering is preferably brightly colored, stylish and decorative, and may be associated with a designer.

Abstract: A protective sleeve that can also be worn as head wear or around an athlete's neck for protection and comfort is generally comprised of a tubular body having a notched, cuffed opening at an upper end and a cuffed opening at an opposite lower end of the sleeve. At the sleeve's upper end, the cuff has two complementary radial cuff ties that generally extend from the opposite edges of the cuff adjacent the notch, while lengthwise cuff ties are provided in the inseams between the respective upper and lower cuffs and the sleeve body. A Velcro®-type closure system is provided at the upper cuff notch so as to close the notch and secure the sleeve in place on a wearer's arm. In some embodiments of the sleeve, one or more lengthwise mesh fabric strips are disposed in the tubular body along a lengthwise inseam. Preferably, the sleeve body, cuffs, and cuff ties are constructed of a lightweight, breathable and elastic synthetic material.

Abstract: The present invention is a face mask suitable for application to a person's skin. The mask comprises a mask segment of flexible sheet material and a screen element. The mask segment is conformable to at least a portion of the surface of the person's skin. The mask segment has a first surface, a second surface, and a shaped peripheral margin. The screen element also has a first surface. A decoration embellishes the first surface of the mask segment and the first surface of the screen element. A first fastener on the second surface of the mask segment attaches the segment to the person's skin. A second fastener attaches the screen element to the mask segment.

Abstract: A head covering for covering the hair, particularly long or braided hair is provided. The head covering comprises a cap portion for covering the head, a pouch portion for encasing the hair and means to secure the head covering to the head. The head covering may be made of any suitable fabric material and may contain elastic to provide a snug fit.

Abstract: A tubular hat and scarf combination garment with the appearance and functionality of a standard wrap around scarf that may alternately be used solely as a scarf, solely as a hat, or as a hat and scarf combination covering the head, neck chest and face or a combination thereof. The preferred embodiment is essentially a piece of fabric that is doubled-over onto itself with the two long ends of the fabric connected. Both tube ends are sized to fit over the head. Another embodiment of the hat and scarf combination garment and methods of wearing the same has a pair of hat members located at the opposite ends of the garment, and a “solid” fabric member running therebetween. Another embodiment of the hat scarf combination would include a fastening mechanism to secure the body of the garment to the hat portion in the desired fashion.

Abstract: A non-bunching sweater wrap for wearing by a person over the person's outer cloths that drapes over the upper back and shoulders around the neck of the person to simulate a sweater. The sweater wrap includes a generally rectangular body having a lower edge, a pair of side edges, and an upper portion. A pair of elongate parallel arms extend upwardly from the upper portion, the arms having straight outer edges which are parallel and inner edges which include respective outwardly upwardly curved portions to closely fit around the person's neck positioned adjacent the body of the sweater wrap. The body of he sweater wrap may be secured in position over the person's outer cloths by tying the arms into a knot at the person's upper chest without resulting in an inward bunching of the upper portion of the body and the arms behind and beside the person's neck.

Abstract: A headwear assembly that includes a reversible crown, shaped to fit the head of a wearer with a prong buckle, fabric with hook and loop fasteners, fabric ties, plastic, one-size-fits-all or other size adjustment mechanisms, having first and second opposing major surfaces and a detachable and reversible single visor with first and second opposing major surfaces. A detachable and reversible dual visor with first and second opposing major surfaces can also be attached to the reversible crown. The reversible crown includes cooperating attachment members located on the inside non-focal surfaces of the first and second major opposing surfaces, providing the base for attaching, detaching and reattaching the removable and reversible single or dual visor. The detachable and reversible single visor has first and second major opposing surfaces along with cooperating attachment members to used to attach, detach and reattach itself to the reversible crown.

Abstract: A bandanna-type head wear formed of a fabric, and provides fashion or protection to the wearer. The head wear comprises a first member, and a second member detachably secured to the first member to provide for an integral arrangement of the two members capable of a dual function. The first member comprises a fabric panel having a generally isosceles triangular section. For each of the two equal sides, a portion of the marginal edge at about the apex defined by a side and the base extends outwardly relative to the base to provide for a base longer in its dimension than would be defined by lines that extend in a straight direction from apex to apex. Terminating at the base of the triangular section is an integrally formed, downwardly depending, substantially rectangular section having opposing lateral edges.

Abstract: A combination massager and scarf assembly having a number of electrical motors secured in a flexible casing, which flexible casing is removably secured in the interior of the scarf. The scarf is wrapped around the flexible casing and the motors in the casing are electrically connected to a control box having an A.C. or D.C. power supply to actuate the electrical motors. The control box includes a knob to regulate the speed of vibration of the motors.

Abstract: A scarf or bandanna for pets including a flexible scarf body having a forwarding edge and at least two trailing edges. In one embodiment, the forward edge has a continuous fixed radius of curvature throughout its length to fit the contour of the neck of a pet and the forward edge has ends thereon for selectively connecting the ends together to hold the scarf around the neck of a pet. This can be used in combination with or independently with respect to one or more flaps attached to the forward edge of the scarf. The flap shown has two flap parts, one of the flap parts having a hook portion thereon and the other flap part having a loop portion thereon whereby the hook portion and loop portion can be pressed together to attach the leading edge of the scarf to a collar of a pet.

Abstract: A decorative clothing accessory and a method for its manufacture, that comprises both scarf-like and jewelry components, and which can be worn comfortably even by those who are otherwise unable to tolerate clothing worn close against the neck. The present invention comprises an elongated flexible scarf-like member that is worn against the front and sides of a person's neck and a detachable jewelry member with adjustable fastening means that draws the scarf-like member around to the back of the wearer's neck and secures it into its usable position. If needed, the scarf-like member may include a soft fabric lining. Decorative embellishments for the scarf-like member may be included to add versatility. Although not limited thereto, the shape of the scarf-like member may be substantially rectangular, V-shaped, cowl-like, or have a subtle lower dip that follows the curvature of a human neck.

Abstract: Inspired is a hair care product for daily use on the hair. It is to be worn on the head on top of the hair. The design is a scarf/bonnet for the purpose of hair maintenance. The words scarf/bonnet mean that it can be worn as a scarf or a bonnet, either really close and fitting for styles such as wraps or looser for curls to waves and other styles. The scarf/bonnet aids in keeping the hair in place especially during the hours of sleep. This is the time when hair breakage is prominent from the shifting and constant brushing of the hair against the pillow. So this scarf/bonnet unlike any other for nighttime use will stay on the head to keep the hair protected and fits comfortably on the head. The design of the scarf/bonnet comes in three characteristically different modifications, one for light sleepers, one mild sleepers or for those who considerably toss and turn and the other is for those that are heavy, hard (very active) sleepers.

Abstract: An improved hat and scarf combination garment and method of wearing the same, is provided. The garment is essentially a piece of fabric that is doubled-over onto itself, with the two long ends of the fabric being connected together. With this construction a tubular opening is created, running through the entire length of the doubled-over fabric. The length of the garment is long enough to accommodate receipt over a person's head by one end of the tubular garment, yet leaving enough length of the garment to then be able to be wrapped around, at least once, the person's lower head and/or neck area, in a standard scarf manner. Another embodiment of the hat and scarf combination garment and method of wearing the same has a pair of hat members located at the opposite ends of the garment, and a “solid” type fabric member running therebetween.

Abstract: A head covering made of a flexible material member wherein the flexible material member includes an inside surface, an outside surface and at least three corners. A first portion of the flexible material member is formed between the first corner and the second corner and is inclusive of the first and second corner. A first fastener is used to secure the first corner in close proximity to the second corner. A second fastener is used to secure the third corner to the first portion. In another embodiment disclosed, a first fastener is used to connect the first corner to the third corner and a second fastener is used to connect the second corner to the third corner. In both embodiments, an opening is provided to receive a pony tail therethrough.

Abstract: A shield for protecting a wearer from ultraviolet radiation is removably attachable to headgear such as a hard hat, helmet, baseball cap and the like. The shield attaches to the visor or bill of the headgear, wraps around the headgear, and is connected at the back of the headgear, thereby protecting the face and neck of a wearer. The shield has a clamp, which in a preferred embodiment, attaches to the center of the visor of the headgear. In another embodiment of the invention, the shield filter includes a curtain which attaches to the sides of the shield and wraps around the back of the headgear and hangs down to also protect the sides and back of the wearer's neck.

Abstract: A garment comprising first and second sections of substantially equal size arranged on opposite sides of a vertex. The distal portions of the first and second sections have greater fabric surface than the medial portion of the garment. When the medial portion is draped on or about the body, the medial portion imparts a more sparse appearance than the distal portions of the first and second sections. When the garment is draped around an area of the body, the first and second sections form a generally collapsed cone-shaped configuration, displaying a neat and attractive appearance when the garment is worn.

Abstract: A method that allows a person to place a moisture absorbing towel onto her head uses a triangular towel that has its sides selvaged or that has its sides folded at least once onto the body portion and sewn thereto. The long side of the towel is positioned onto the front of the person's head and the two corners at the ends of this side are brought around to the back of the head and the corners are attached to each other. The remaining corner is brought over the top of the head and attached to the other two corners or tucked underneath the two corners.

Abstract: A headwear assembly that includes a reversible crown, shaped to fit the head of a wearer with a prong buckle, fabric with hook and loop fasteners, fabric ties, plastic, one-size-fits-all or other size adjustment mechanisms, having first and second opposing major surfaces and a detachable and reversible single visor with first and second opposing major surfaces. A detachable and reversible dual visor with first and second opposing major surfaces can also be attached to the reversible crown. The reversible crown includes cooperating attachment members located on the inside non-focal surfaces of the first and second major opposing surfaces, providing the base for attaching, detaching and reattaching the removable and reversible single or dual visor. The detachable and reversible single visor has first and second major opposing surfaces along with cooperating attachment members to used to attach, detach and reattach itself to the reversible crown.

Abstract: A protective face cover that can act as a neck warmer or a bandana to protect the cheeks and nose from cold, wind and dust, fumes and sand when recreating with fast moving open vehicles or sports. Two separate items join to form one as in an outer piece, wind and waterproof fabric or leather, and an inner, changeable, washable soft cloth as flannel or polar fleece liner. A simple triangular shape is joined behind the neck by means of snaps, stressing the use of snaps rather than any Velcro fastenings. Snaps are also used to join the liner to the outer piece. The liner is washable, & lightweight, so spare liners can be carried to replace wet or soiled liners. The liner is engineered for utmost comfort by having two layers, the snaps placed on one layer and the other layer then attached by sewing so the snaps do not come in contact with the face. The item is also designed to be aesthetically pleasing.

Abstract: An article of clothing includes a mask member with a head member joined together to define an opening that registers with the eyes. The mask member is formed of neoprene with a fleece material laminated to the interior thereof. The head member is formed of a fleece material and has a scarf portion extending below the head to surround the neck area of the user.

Abstract: An article of apparel to be worn about the head includes an elongate sleeve of material having an elongate pliable member extending at least partially through the sleeve. The ends of the article are securable about the head so that at least a portion of the head and ears are covered, with the pliable member providing all or a portion of the facilities for securing and maintaining the device about the head.

Abstract: A decorative clothing accessory and a method for its manufacture, that comprises both scarf-like and jewelry components, and which can be worn comfortably even by those who are sensitive to and unable to tolerate clothing that is worn close against the neck, such as turtleneck shirts and sweaters, bandanas, and scarves. The present invention comprises an elongated flexible scarf-like member that is worn against the front and sides of a person's neck and a jewelry member with fastening means that draws the scarf-like member around to the back of the wearer's neck and secures it into its usable position. The back of the scarf-like member must feel soft against the neck, and include a soft fabric lining when necessary. Also, it is preferred that the jewelry member be adjustable and in the most preferred embodiment the jewelry member would comprise opposing chain segments of unequal length, which have large links and a toggle attached to the shorter chain segment.

Abstract: A display banner that may be attached to headgear and adjusted to provide weather protection for the back of the head, neck, ears and portions of the back and shoulders. It may allow the top of the wearer's head and hairstyle to remain uncovered, well ventilated and well groomed. Its shape and insertable supports enhance its inherent potential area for displaying promotional material and/or the preferred art of the wearer.

Abstract: This invention provides a device designed to reduce head injuries among soccer players, and others who would not otherwise wear head protection. It integrates closed-cell foam padding into a traditional bandana form. Foam padding is sewn between layers of fabric in positions which will provide a degree of protection from rotational forces and from direct blows to the forehead, sides, and top of the head.

Abstract: A flexible fiberglass mesh head screen with a cylindrical shape and sewn at the top and back with the bottom open to be placed over the wearer's head to protect the head and neck from insects. It is designed to be worn over a baseball style cap, construction hard hat, horseback riding helmet or bicycle helmet. It attaches to the button on top of the baseball hat by an elastic strip sewn to the inside top of the head screen, or to hard hats and helmets by two part hook and eye fasteners with the parts connected to the hat/helmet and screen by adhesive or glue. This keeps the head screen firmly on the wearer's head. A material such as fabric or cloth, stronger than the screen material, is connected to the bottom of the screen to hold a drawstring and form a screen collar tightenable around the neck of the user.

Abstract: An improved scarf comprising a back portion having an upper end and a lower end where the chest portion is integrally connected relative to the upper end of the back portion and the neck portion is integrally connected to the chest portion thereby providing coverage of a person's neck, upper chest and back without a conventional knot.

Abstract: A triangular bandanna is slotted with at least two collar slots proximate one edge of the triangle. The edge proximate these slots, including the slots, is folded over upon the rest of the triangle and sewn or stitched into place. An animal collar is passed through the collar slots. When secured to an animal, the collar is enhanced in appearance by the bandanna, and the bandanna is securely affixed to the animal by the collar.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multipurpose necktie (1) with an overall length consisting of a neck portion (2) of one width, a tie portion (3), and a front apron (4). The tie portion can be tied to a knot. The multipurpose necktie is made in one piece and variable in that at least one foldable portion of the front apron of a first length of at least 15 cm is constructed from at least two freely foldable flaps. An additional possibility of variation is provided by an adjustability of the overall length of the multipurpose necktie, the overall length being repeatedly variable, and/or by an adjustability of the width of neck portion (2), the width being repeatedly variable. Furthermore, a method is provided, which uses the multiple usability of the multipurpose necktie with advantage. The multipurpose necktie of the present invention is characterized by its variety for different occasions, be they of the formal or casual kind.

Abstract: A hat and scarf that is made from coordinating material. A band extends around the circumference of the bottom of the hat and secures it to one's head. A loop is secured to the top of the hat. Each end of the loop is stitched to the hat top, thereby creating a small opening between the hat and the loop. At the rear of the hat, a band is secured at both ends by means of a fastener. The fastener is preferably a button or snap, thereby allowing the band to be easily attached or detached from the hat. A strand of coordinating material extends along the rear of the hat. It is fitted through the loop at the hat top and is secured under the band, consequently leaving two ends of the strand dangling from the bottom of the hat. The scarf is made from a flexible material that drapes loosely over one's neck. It is made from the same material as the hat, thereby creating a matching set.

Abstract: A garment comprising first and second sections of substantially equal size arranged on opposite sides of a vertex. The distal portions of the first and second sections have greater fabric surface than the medial portion of the garment. When the medial portion is draped on or about the body, the medial portion imparts a more sparse appearance than the distal portions of the first and second sections. When the garment is draped around an area of the body, the first and second sections form a generally collapsed cone-shaped configuration, displaying a neat and attractive appearance when the garment is worn.

Abstract: A knotless adjustable wrap, which may be worn about the neck or head in a wide variety of styles, in which a continuous loop is formed from a blank of material. A first and a second collar are each slidably attached to the continuous loop in a spaced, cooperating relationship with each other and with the continuous loop. The first collar defines a first V portion disposed on one side of the continuous loop and the second collar defines a second V portion disposed on the opposite side of the continuous loop through which the continuous loop passes. The collars and V portions cooperate with each other and with the continuous loop when the first collar and the second collar independently move with respect to each other about the continuous loop for adjustably changing the size of the knotless adjustable wrap.

Abstract: Disclosed are head bands comprising a sliver of spontaneously wettable staple fibers. The fibers are of an irregular, grooved shape in cross section and are lightly bound together to permit easy separation into suitable lengths for head bands.

Abstract: A scarf having a knot pleat that is formed in the scarf between the center of the scarf and one end of the scarf for providing a quick and simple way to tie or secure the scarf to the user. The knot pleat in the scarf is formed by folding the fabric of the scarf and tacking with a straight sewn stitch a machine tack that is generally applied in the middle of the folded fabric. When worn, the unpleated end of the scarf is pulled to the knot pleat thereby securing the scarf to the user.

Abstract: A flexible fiberglass mesh head screen with a cylindrical shape and sewn at the top and back with the bottom open to be placed over the wearer's head to protect the head and neck from insects. It is designed to be worn over a baseball style cap or hat. It attaches to the button on top of the baseball hat by an elastic strip sewn to the inside top of the head screen. This keeps the head screen firmly on the wearer's head.

Abstract: A head gear for covering the head and shielding the eyes of a user. The head gear includes a bandana member and a goggles member having an outer frame portion and a translucent eyes lens portion. The outer frame portion of the goggles member has an opposite pair of elongate flexible straps outwardly extending therefrom with the eyes lens portion of the goggles member interposed between the straps of the outer frame portion. The outer frame portion of the goggles member has a upper region located above the eyes lens portion of the goggles member which is attached to a side of the bandana member.

Abstract: A apparel stain protector for protecting the front of a user's garment from soiling and staining from spilled food and beverages when eating. The apparel stain protector includes a scarf cover having first and second faces, a pair of end edges, and a pair of side edges extending between the end edges of the scarf cover. The faces of the scarf cover each has a plurality of patches coupled thereto. The patches of the scarf cover each have hook portions of a hook and loop fastener provided thereon for detachable attachment to a fabric material garment of a user to attach the scarf cover to the garment of the user.

Abstract: An improved bandanna or scarf is formed with holding elements thereon, and may include a number of flexible layers which provide protection from the elements. A top portion of the improved bandanna or scarf may include elastic elements to aid in securing the bandanna or scarf in place on the nose of a wearer, or may have a pair of drawstrings with locking elements to enable the bandanna or scarf to be adjustably tightened when wearing. The drawstrings may also include loops for supporting glasses thereon.

Abstract: A device for protecting the user while seated in a vehicle from the harmful effects of the sun. The sun protection device includes a headpiece, which may be a cap or headband, a face/neck cover for shielding the side of the user's face and directly exposed to the sun and a shoulder/arm cover for shielding the user's shoulder and arm directly exposed to sunlight. The device may further include a hand cover for the user's hand which is most directly exposed to sunlight, as well as a second shoulder/arm cover for the side of the user's body indirectly exposed to the sun through other vehicle openings.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method for converting a conventional crew cap into a tubular article of outerwear. The crew cap includes a flexible outer layer and a flexible inner layer that together forms a crown portion and an opened end. An opening is positioned on and defined by either the inner layer or outer layer. In a first use, the open end of the inner layer is adapted to be worn by a wearer such that the crown portion of the inner layer covers the wearer's crown. To convert the cap into tubular article of outerwear, the layer not containing the opening is completely pulled through the opening to form a tubular article of outerwear having a first and second open end. The tubular article is adaptable to be worn by the wearer as a headband or neck warmer.

Abstract: The veil consists of two pieces: a body portion and a hinging portion. The body portion frames the face and covers a substantial portion of the head. The two pieces of the veil are attached at a central location of the body portion when worn which provides for ease of movement from a covered to uncovered state.

Abstract: A scarf, for pets, having a pouch incorporated therein comprised of a body made from a flexible material having at least three edges, a pouch encapsulated within the scarf body in which small articles, like disposable bags used for the disposal of animal waste, can be stored. The pouch has a closing structure which allows the user to resealably open and close the pouch. The scarf body also has a fastening structure that enables the scarf to be releasably affixed around the neck of a pet.

Abstract: A decorative head piece comprising an elongated strip piece of cloth having a fastener at each end so that the two ends of the strip piece of cloth can be joined together to form a closed loop that can be fitted around a person's head, and a generally hemispherical piece of cloth permanently attached to a top edge of the strip piece of cloth such that the hemispherical piece of cloth will overlay the person's head when said closed loop is fitted therearound, the hemispherical piece of cloth has a tail, or tapered end portion adapted to hang downwardly overlaying the fastener when joined together.

Abstract: The present invention discloses sports headgear with an attached widow's veil which covers part or all of the face of the wearer. The headgear is designed to worn by a woman wanting to humorously express her "sorrow" at being displaced by a man's exclusive interest in a sporting activity. The preferred headgear is a peaked baseball cap with the veil attached to the front of the cap. The veil is of fine mesh and has wide interstices so that the face of the wearer, (and her expression), may be clearly seen, and the preferred color of the veil material is black. It will be appreciated that the juxtaposition of a sporting element (the cap) and a badge of sadness (the widow's veil) when worn together, communicates a woman's feelings of being left out of the fun in a wry subliminal manner. Other embodiments of the invention include the baseball cap and veil, with an inscription "WIDOWWEAR" on the crown at the front of the cap along with an icon representing the sport being targeted, e.g.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sun protective shield worn with a headgear to protect face of a wearer from ultraviolet radiation. The shield is flexible, air permeable and optically transparent so as not to impede breathing or vision of the user. The shield has a first set of securing tabs adjacent the top edge of the shield for securing to a piece of headgear, and a second set of securing tabs for retaining the shield in any of a plurality of folded positions. The second set of tabs engages with the first set of tabs when the shield is partially or fully folded, covering the entire face of the user or only a part thereof.