Mithat Turbans

The History of Turbans

The turban, or Dastar, has been an important part of the Sikh way of life since the times of the First Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. All the ten Sikh Guru Sahib wore Turban but  it was the Tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, who made it mandatory for every sikh that they will not cut their hair and always cover their head under all circumstances.

In adherence to Sikh principles, cutting hair from any part of the body is not allowed and in this the dastar serves as a way to maintain and respect the hair on the head. Sikh history references that Guru Gobind Singh Ji personally tied beautifully rounded turbans which is known as dumalas, on the heads of his elder sons, Ajit Singh Ji and Jujhar Singh Ji and from them this tradition is still followed by all the sikh community.

Types of Turban Material 

Sikhs from all around the world tie different styles of turbans with the differet type of material but here are some most common materials that are most preferable by Sikh Men & Women – Full voile, Rubia voile, Heavy Rubia, Mithat and F74, also known as malmal.

Not everybody knows the difference between these materials and what it does for them, and most just wear what may have been given to them as a present or just what is available to them at that particular time. Detailed below is a full description of each material.

 1. Full Voile Turban

Full Voile is the most used fabric that people buy. IT is a soft, sheer fabric that is made of 100% cotton. It has quite soft fabric and also very light in weight which provide all day comfort.  Full voile material is considered as the most preferred fabric for turbans worn by Sikhs in the UK and USA.

 2. Rubia Turban

Rubia is a soft material but this material is thick than full voile as it is made from rubia yarn. This fabric is heavy than the full voile turbans. Only people are used it can wear this turban.

 3. Rubia Voile Turban

Rubia voile is a soft fabric, usually made of 100% cotton and a mix of voile yarn and rubia yarn. This is the second most used variety of turban as it has different texture than full voile and a little heavier than full voile.

4. Mithat Turban

Mithat Turbans are made from the special auxochrome vat fabric and premium fabric is known for its exceptional quality and longevity. It is a soft and light weight fabric which ensures comfort during prolonged wear.

5. F74 (Mal Mal) Turban

F74, also known as malmal is the thinnest of fabrics for turbans tied by Sikhs. The lightweight material is composed of 100% cotton with 2×2 high twisted yarns. F74 is one of the most preferred fabrics for dumalla style turbans. It is mostly wear by people in India.

Each of these turban materials offers unique benefits, from the lightweight comfort of Full Voile to the premium durability of Mithat Turbans. Choosing the right fabric allows Sikhs to express their identity while ensuring practicality and comfort in everyday wear. You can also choose the Turban of your choice for Sikh Accessories