perform equally well in terms of reducing the respiratory droplets expelled by the wearer. Therefore, it is reasonable to look out for cloth masks that may offer the wearer less face irritation.
However, it is important to pay attention to the fabric, design and fit of the cloth face masks.Tests have shown cotton, flannel and polyester face masks with two or more layers filter out 80 per cent of the respiratory droplets, but neck gaiters did not filter out the respiratory droplets.
On the contrary, neck gaiters appear to increase the number of micro-droplets filtered through them, likely by breaking up larger droplets.In addition, cloth masks are offered in different sizes (adult, youth and kid sizes) and disposable masks (made from plastic.