“We’ve been operating on the principle all along that anything is better than nothing,” said Nurkiewicz, also chair of the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology.Ī viral mask study that has filled news cycles and social media feeds prompted iTOX to conduct its own tests. This means that the gaiters work more effectively shielding others from the wearer’s exhaled air. While gaiters, like most masks, do not provide filtration/respiratory protection to the user from inhaled aerosols, they did afford opposition to the spread of exhaled droplets, according to tests conducted at the WVU Inhalation Facility. If we can properly educate people in this regard, we consider that a win.” “But we all need to be wearing masks to protect those around us.

“Nothing is 100 percent effective,” said Timothy Nurkiewicz, director of the WVU Center for Inhalation Toxicology, or iTOX. To determine which zone your address is in, please refer to our Shipping Page for full details.Experts with the West Virginia University Center for Inhalation Toxicology found that – assuming it’s a good fit - a gaiter will, despite recent reports, provide a respiratory containment of exhaled droplets comparable to a common over-the-ear cloth mask. Oversize ItemsĪdditional shipping charges for oversize items are calculated on a per product basis based on the chart below. The amount charged is based the weight and shipping distance. Overweight ItemsĪdditional shipping charges for overweight items are calculated based on the total shipping weight of all overweight items. Some of our items are heavy or oversized and may require additional shipping charges. Overweight and oversize additional shipping charges may apply. Live in New England and want your order delivered tomorrow? We offer affordable next-business day service by FedEx including delivery on Saturday for a flat rate of $11.99 for orders under $100, or just $2.99 for orders over $100. New England Next Day Shipping (including Saturday delivery!) Orders under $99 qualify for affordable $8.00 flat rate shipping. We offer FREE standard shipping on all orders over $99.00.

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