I bought this item because I was going to working at night in freezing and windy conditions.  The price ($4.50!) was fantastic for the quality of the item.  I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the package to find that it was made of very soft double-layered and tightly knit fabric.  It performed fantastically to keep my head, neck and cheeks warm in 35 degrees and 20-30 mph winds.  The wide eye-hole didn't obstruct my view at all and allowed me to pull it down below my chin or wear it over my nose/mouth for more warmth.  The neck length is really good too - you can tuck it into other layers to keep cold drafts out.  Couldn't have been more pleased with this purchase!