"There's nothing inherent about a neck gaiter that should make it any worse than a cloth mask. It comes down to the fabric and how well it fits." To get a better understanding of what works ...

the study found that some easily accessible cotton cloth masks are about as effective as standard surgical masks, while popular alternatives such as neck gaiters made of thin, stretchy material ...

DURHAM, N.C. -- By now, when it comes to protection against the coronavirus, we all know that N-95 masks are better than surgical masks which are better than cloth ... the neck gaiters and ...

In response to the current pandemic, the Army has largely provided disposable or reusable, solid color masks to Soldiers who have also been permitted to use neck gaiters and other cloth items ...