Studies show that Neck Gaiters can Protect Against COVID

Posted by Leslie Delgado on February 13, 2021

For the past year or so, we have been living in a time where face masks are the new essential accessory that we must make sure we carry every time we leave our homes. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that people wear masks in ALL public settings, including outdoors if they can’t distance themselves from others by being 6 feet apart.

Neck Gaiters have been one of the favorites when it comes to face coverings because of their flexibility and multi-purposefulness and it also so much easier to breathe through the fabric. However, there have been some doubts about the effectiveness of neck gaiters compared to a conventional mask. In this blog, we will explore this topic a bit further to validate its effectiveness.

Why a Neck Gaiter?

Given that a neck gaiter is an elastic fabric tube-shaped face covering that fits snugly around the head and neck, it is often more comfortable than wearing a conventional mask with ear loops that might give one “elf ears” and slip off if not made correctly. In addition to comfort, it is also a flexible accessory that can be work as a face covering when in public and can sit as a nice scarf when at a good distance from others; so you won’t lose it or have to find a pocket or bag to place it in

How Effective is a Neck Gaiter?

A joint study conducted by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reported that neck gaiters are just as effective as cloth masks in providing protection from coronavirus – carrying respiratory droplets. Furthermore, research done by the University of Georgia showed that a double-layered neck gaiter can provide an 81% reduction in respiratory droplets and a multi-layered gaiter can provide a 96% average reduction. Essentially, the more layered the gaiter is the better the protection.

How should a Neck Gaiter be worn?

A neck gaiter should be worn as either an additional layer to a two-layer surgical mask or cloth mask or triple-layered on its own for the best protection. The best way to remember is by the number 3. Three layers are key.

Causa Y Cultura Neck Gaiters

Causa y Cultura is all about the cause so we have created Statement Neck Gaiters to support the fight against coronavirus and other causes reflected by our unique statement gaiters. Below are some of our favorites!