Headwear

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. The second member of the head covering comprises a headband of an elongated, fabric band which is substantially longer than the rectangular section of the first member so that the opposed ends of the headband extend beyond the lateral edges of the rectangular section when attached to the first member. The first and second members include means for detachably fastening one member to the other, and the second member includes means for fastening the ends in overlapping relationship, thereby providing a conforming and secure fit.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A covering for at least a portion of the head of a wearer, which comprises: a first member, and a second member detachable to said first member; said first member comprising a fabric panel having a generally isosceles triangular section, a portion of the marginal edge of each of the two equal sides for said triangular section being arced outwardly relative to the base to provide for an extended base, and terminating at the base of said triangular section with an integrally formed, downwardly depending, substantially rectangular section having opposing lateral edges; and said second member comprising a headband of an elongated, fabric band substantially longer than said rectangular section of said first member so that the opposed ends of said headband extend beyond said lateral edges of said rectangular section when attached to said first member; first complementary fastening means for detachably fastening said second member to said first member; and second complementary fastening means carried by said headband on opposite ends of said band for joining when arranged in overlapping relationship.  
     
     
         2 . A covering for at least a portion of the head of a wearer according to  claim 1  wherein said lateral edges of said rectangular section are substantially parallel.  
     
     
         3 . A covering for at least a portion of the head of a wearer according to  claim 1  wherein said first fastening means comprises hook and loop fastener elements, one element of said fastener carried by said first member and a complementary element of said fastener carried by said second member.  
     
     
         4 . A covering for at least a portion of the head of a wearer according to any one of claims  1 ,  2 , or  3  wherein said first complementary fastening means comprises complementary hook and loop fastening elements whereby when said headband is arranged in overlapping relationship, one fastening element is joined to the complementary fastening element.  
     
     
         5 . A covering for at least a portion of the head of a wearer according to any one of claims  1 ,  2  or  3  wherein said portion of the marginal edge of each of the two equal sides being arced not more than about 15 degrees.  
     
     
         6 . A covering for at least a portion of the head of a wearer according to  claim 4  wherein said portion of the marginal edge of each of the two equal sides being arced not more than about 15 degrees.