Bulwark is marketing an FR face covering.  They are expensive and expected to be washed by the wearer.  I'm not recommending FR face coverings, any more than I recommend an FR head covering for those who wear a head covering for religious or cultural reasons.

 

I am, though, recommending natural fibers as much as possible which is similar to guidance for proper lab attire, under a lab coat.  Personally, I'm wearing a two layer face covering, made from close-woven cotton fabric.  Easily laundered and comfortable to wear all day, if need be. Managing fogged up safety eyewear is another conversation.

 

I've heard some chatter about substituting a face shield - either a medical/animal care style or an impact-resistant face shield - for a cloth face covering.  Thoughts on that option?  I haven't seen research on effectiveness, just some anecdotes.

 

My $0.02.  Your mileage may vary.

 

Debbie M. Decker, CCHO, ACS Fellow

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University of California, Davis

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