“If you fold the gaiter in half so it is double layered, it seems to work pretty well for a face covering for COVID restrictions. I use it for that purpose at work and at stores and it stays on and is far more comfortable than something with ear straps. I find that the ear strap style, no matter how well the material is rated, always has an opening below the eyes where everything gets in or out as if not wearing anything at all. Even with a wire in the nose bridge. I don't know if the material when folded is technically rated to catch fine particulate matter, but it surely catches droplets. It also is surprising how it doesn't make you overheat. The material is comfortable and doesn't irritate my skin. Most products do...”