Re:Are neck gaiters worse than no mask at all?
by nunez on Monday October 12, 2020 @05:44PM
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So I initially used Buffs as face masks because they looked cooler than regular face masks and also happened to be more widely available.
After getting my first buff, I noticed that I failed the "blow test" (blowing out a candle with your mask on) when I used a single layer of the buff but _barely_ passed when I folded it over itself. However, the Buff was quite uncomfortable when I did this, so I looked into getting a proper cloth mask. As it happens, the cloth mask is more comfortable and WAY more effective at filtration!
I now use the Buffs on my head when I work out. They're great at absorbing sweat; not as great for preventing the spread of coronavirus.
Unfortunately, football coaches and players still use gaiters on the field (at least the ones I've seen when I've seen games at bars and stuff).
After getting my first buff, I noticed that I failed the "blow test" (blowing out a candle with your mask on) when I used a single layer of the buff but _barely_ passed when I folded it over itself. However, the Buff was quite uncomfortable when I did this, so I looked into getting a proper cloth mask. As it happens, the cloth mask is more comfortable and WAY more effective at filtration!
I now use the Buffs on my head when I work out. They're great at absorbing sweat; not as great for preventing the spread of coronavirus.
Unfortunately, football coaches and players still use gaiters on the field (at least the ones I've seen when I've seen games at bars and stuff).