Gaiters aren't as effective at protecting against the coronavirus compared to cotton masks.— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission.
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, many runners and athletes have chosen to wear neck gaiters as face coverings while exercising, as they can be easier to breathe in. However, afound that neck fleeces offer little protection compared to other materials. Using 14 commonly worn masks, including N95 and homemade masks, the researchers tested how many respiratory droplets are emitted when wearing a particular mask while speaking for 10 minutes. The droplets were captured using a laser light and camera, and each mask was tested 10 times.
The results showed that, as expected, N95 masks were the most effective at filtering droplets, and three-layer surgical and cotton masks are also effective. But neck fleeces offered little protection. In fact, they actually produced a higher number of respiratory droplets compared to wearing no face mask at all because the material broke down larger droplets into smaller particles. Knitted masks and bandanas were also shown to be less effective.
Since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing cloth face coverings when social distancing isn't possible to prevent the spread of COVID-19, you may be looking for something to replace your neck gaiters. After testing and wearing masks the past couple of months, we have advice on masks that are not only effective, but are also good for working out.We found Athleta's mask to be the best overall.
reviewed So wear a surgical mask. They are sold in grocery stores now
reviewed Let’s be clear. Not all face masks are created equal. These are likely better than most I’ve seen with the flimsy paper ones. So please, USA Today, let’s continue anything negative as people try to work through this crazy new world. 🙄
reviewed 😂😂 damn that’s some hard hitting science right there 😂😂
reviewed at least its a covering....
reviewed A neck gaiter is not a mask, it's not designed to be a mask. That's the point of the article. Cloth masks have to be several layers.
reviewed Mask don’t work for general public. That’s the science.
reviewed Yeah
reviewed But do they protect others, if you have it ?
reviewed How about we make N95 and sergical masks available again they actually work unlike these useless cotton and non woven masks
reviewed its the material its too thin for air filtering but it does look cute though but do you really need a fleece with a mask.
reviewed Riddle Me this- Gaiters sure do work when You wear a mask under them- Got to maintain the look Batman.
reviewed Yet they want you to wear a bandanna.
reviewed Doubling up on gaiters work just fine. This study only uses one layer, of one type of material. Gaiters come in many materials and thicknesses. I use gaiters since before mask were mandated. Social distancing yourself is the most important thing.
reviewed I’ve heard peaceful protests protect you?
reviewed
reviewed Remember, we were told this was settled science last month.
reviewed Soon fauci and the radicals will have gutless Americans wearing goggles and a hat with a fan on your head to ”blow away the virus”
reviewed ⊂_ヽ ＼＼ AND ＼( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) ⌒ヽ / へ＼ / / ＼＼ I ﾚ ノ ヽ_つ / / / /| ( (ヽ | |、＼FOLLOW | 丿 ＼ ⌒) | | ) / ノ ) Lﾉ BACK (_／
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Source: ABC - 🏆 471. / 51 Read more »
Source: WSJ - 🏆 98. / 63 Read more »
New AAP Report Finds 97,000 Kids Recently Tested Positive for COVID-19Read about a new report from the AAP and Children’s Hospital Association that found that coronavirus cases in kids increased by 40 percent in the last two weeks of July.
Source: thebump - 🏆 702. / 51 Read more »
Source: POPSUGAR Fitness - 🏆 401. / 53 Read more »
Source: ScaryMommy - 🏆 116. / 63 Read more »
Source: Reuters - 🏆 2. / 97 Read more »