What mask should I buy for my organization?
The Beginners Guide To Masks
The Summary
Summary:
We supply three styles of masks.
(1) Ear-Loop Masks
(2) Gaiter Masks
(3) Face Shields
Just like t-shirts, each of these have various styles and options. So, let's see what the differences are and which is right for you.
CDC Says...đ
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, CDC recommends that people wear cloth face coverings in public settings when around people outside of their household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
Learning Resources
If you are looking to learn about how masks work - here are great resources about masks from the CDC:
The Strap Masks
Summary:
The classic face mask is our most popular mask. When in doubt - go with this style.
CDC Says...
Wearing a face covering like this that covers your nose and mouth helps protect others in case youâre infected with COVID-19 but donât have symptoms.
Pros
Notes from CDC:
Donât put the face covering around your neck or up on your foreheaad.
Donât touch the face covering, and, if you do, wash your hands or use hand sanitizer to disinfectâ.
The Gaiter Masks
Summary:
A popular mask amongst teams and athletes because it's ease of use around your neck.
CDC Says...
Wearing a face covering like this that covers your nose and mouth helps protect others in case youâre infected with COVID-19 but donât have symptoms.
Pros
Notes from CDC:
The Face Shields
Summary:
The face shield is a new alternative that has a mixed bag of reviews for spread prevention. Many people wear shields in addition to masks to protect their eyes.
CDC Says...
It is not known if face shields provide any benefit as source control to protect others from the spray of respiratory particles. CDC does not recommend use of face shields for normal everyday activities or as a substitute for cloth face coverings. Some people may choose to use a face shield when sustained close contact with other people is expected. If face shields are used without a mask, they should wrap around the sides of the wearerâs face and extend to below the chin. Disposable face shields should only be worn for a single use. Reusable face shields should be cleaned and disinfected after each use. Plastic face shields for newborns and infants are NOT recommended.
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