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“ Both the fit of a face mask and the materials they are made from are essential to effectively protect people from the virus ”
mask blocked 59 per cent , and a 3-ply cotton cloth face mask blocked 51 per cent .
They then tried a polyester neck gaiter , and found that it blocked 47 per cent as a single layer and 60 per cent when folded into a double layer . A face shield , by contrast , only blocked 2 per cent of the cough aerosol .
US-based Magid has been manufacturing PPE for workers since 1946 , establishing partnerships with leading brands including Ford , 3M and Cabot . Following this research they began producing a range of neck gaiters made with the cooling fabric technology , with the aim of keeping workers cool while protecting them from the virus .
" Cooling neck gaiters worn as a face covering give you the best of both worlds as they help to prevent germ spread and can actually make workers more comfortable while keeping them safe " Director of Product Management Sarah Anderson said .
The antiviral technology Multinational engineering materials company Versarien PLC use proprietary technology to create products for a variety of industries , an example being using graphene ( derived from
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