Style and mode of dressing of an individual is determined mainly by tastes, religions and societal expectations. Traditionally, communities have come up with different modes of dressing with various garments making up the outfit. Many communities depend largely on religion to guide the kinds of clothes they wear. Headdresses such as the urban turban can trace their origins to religions such as Hindu and Islam. Many people have however taken up this form of dressing and it has now become common for people outside of religious groups to darn these garments.

The garment is usually a plain sheet of cloth that is methodically folded to fit the appearance required by the wearer. One could fold it in various styles and designs to provide variety and make it stand out in the crowd. If you are planning to begin to wear these garments, here are a few tips that could be helpful.

In production of these sheets, manufacturers could use different materials. Artificial fibers such as nylon and polyester and natural ones like cotton and wool could be used. The wrapping procedure begins by placing the cloth on the head with about 8 inches hanging below the neck. The longer part should be in your hand ready to be tied around the head.

Put the cloth on top of your head and use your free hand to hold it in place. Pull the front backwards on the right side of your head to circumvent the head surface. The tension should be just enough for comfort of your head.

The second wrap should send the material partly to the right to give the garment its characteristic right-leaning appearance. You should not do this without a mirror since it will be impossible to see progress without one. The next wrap should send the cloth tilting to the back of your head. The high side should be placed above your last wrap. The wraps should be repeated until about 24 inches of the cloth are left over.

Like the traditional wearers, neatness of the turban depends on orientation. Though some may be tempted to try new looks, traditionally, a horizontal orientation is the most appropriate for it. Therefore, the last two feet should be oriented horizontally. The last edge also has to be tucked in neatly for the finishing. This is usually under the last wrap.

After completing the wraps, it is possible to tilt the head gear to any side as may be required. Every wearer of these items has an idea in mind of what he/she wants to achieve wearing it. Most people want to achieve the traditional look.

If you have problems wrapping an urban turban on your head, you can always ask for the assistance of a friend or member of the family. Naturally, he/she should be a habitual wearer of the garment. He/she will assist you achieve the looks you want.