New research out of Duke University suggests that wearing a neck gaiter, neck warmer or buff as a mask might be worse than wearing no face covering at all. A recently published paper looked at 14 ...

Neck gaiters (sometimes referred to as Buffs) had a bit of a news moment in 2020. Though initial studies warned that the multifunctional face coverings were ineffective when used as a mask, follow up ...

In August, a study out of Duke University made big news when it suggested that neck gaiters were even less effective in protecting against COVID-19 than wearing no mask at all. While the Duke ...

New research finds that wearing a neck gaiter as a face covering could be worse than no covering at all New research out of Duke University suggests that wearing a neck gaiter as a mask might be worse ...

Don’t throw out your neck gaiters just yet. A new study has spurred numerous headlines declaring that neck gaiters may be worse than wearing no mask at all for controlling the spread of COVID-19. But ...

NECK gaiters are among the different types of face coverings people have been wearing during the coronavirus pandemic. A new study released by scientists took a look at how effective the masks are – ...

The great mask debate of 2020 continues — this time, it’s not about whether or not to wear one (experts agree they are vital) but whether certain ones still provide protection. Last week, fans of the ...

“Neck gaiters” and other tube-shaped scarves don’t necessarily spread more coronavirus than no mask at all, experts say, despite some recent headlines to the contrary. A new study on masks by a group ...

After a study questioned whether neck gaiters reduce the spread of respiratory droplets, researchers found that double-layer gaiters worked as well as cotton masks Face masks are “the most powerful ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. So are neck gaiters still worth wearing? While much more research is needed to make any sweeping conclusions about the activewear, ...