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Wearing a Hankercheif on Shabbos

Question:

With no EIRUV, can a person wear a handkerchief or undershirt (new or old) around one’s neck on Shabbos to absorb sweat winter or summer?

Answer:

If the person is wearing the handkerchief or undershirt as a garment to keep him warm or absorb sweat he can wear it even if there is no eruv.

Sources:

O:CH 301 Mishnah Berurah 133, Aruch Hashulchon ibid:48.

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