It is inappropriate and inaccurate to associate any particular clothing item with terrorism. However, there have been instances where certain clothing items have been wrongly associated with terrorism. For example, in May 2021, Google search results for "what scarf do terrorists wear?" listed the Palestinian keffiyeh as the top search result, which caused outrage among social media users. The keffiyeh is a chequered black and white scarf that is usually worn around the head or neck and is a symbol of Palestinian nationalism and resistance. It is important to note that associating any clothing item with terrorism is racist and dehumanizing.

In general, terrorists do not wear any specific clothing item that distinguishes them from non-terrorists. It is not possible to identify a terrorist based on their clothing alone. The Metropolitan Police in the UK lists signs of possible terrorist activity, which include unusual purchases or storage of chemicals, weapons, or other materials, and suspicious behavior such as surveillance or attempts to conceal identity.

It is important to avoid stereotyping and making assumptions based on appearance or clothing. Associating any clothing item with terrorism is inappropriate and can lead to harmful stereotypes and discrimination.