I recieved the this shemagh in OD for survival purposes, I found it to be very well made and large, 42x42 I imagine.  It seems to be a bit brite for OD but it works, I am going to wash it on cold to make sure it doesn't fall apart, then air dry it to avoid the typical shrink problem, I don't for see any problems so far and I very pleased with the quality of the product.  I have read that in some areas it is not good to where certain colors, this is what made my decsision to go solid OD, and with a company I know, while this is my second shemagh, it is the first Rothco shemagh.  The shemagh overall is a good thickness and should last, however I have not been to the middle east in my military career, and I am not sure what a real one is suppoesed to look like but, this one seems to be okay and in my opinion seems made well enough to last, I would reccoment this to anyone as a good enough shemagh to do the job.  I will follow up with any further issues if they come up, otherwise good to go!