A scarf assembly includes a length of fabric extending longitudinally and gathered laterally at a medial neck-engaging portion. A respiratory mask is secured to the interior surface of the neck portion and stored there, to be deployed and circumscribing the head and lowering it to cover the nose and mouth of the wearer. A neck pillow supported on the neck portion includes a tubular sleeve to secure a resilient pillow. A pair of hand pockets are formed in the distal end portions of the scarf. A length adjustment arrangement at each distal end enables the scarf to be adjusted for use by people within a wide range of height and girth.

A secondary opening is provided at the inner end of each hand pocket for a hand to reach through each pocket and extend the fingers through the zipper closure.

The connector/fastener cover apparatus, made of material, plastic, leather, suede, rubber or ornaments is made with or without elastic. The cover apparatus allows the scarf piece to have alike or different scarf sections connected together without the connectors/fasteners such as snaps, buttons and/or magnets being seen. The apparatus is sewn on either end of the scarf that has connectors or fasteners. The connector/fastener cover is made to cover the first and mated second end of the same scarf or different scarf pieces that are connected to its mated end which forms an infinity scarf.

Provided is a covering adapted for the head that includes a generally rectangular shaped fabric sheet having an inner surface and an outer surface, the fabric sheet having at least one evaporative cooling fabric secured to the inner surface of the fabric sheet, and a first and second elastic fabric panel located on or within the fabric sheet. A method of aiding thermoregulation of the human body and a kit including a covering and instructions for use is also provided.