Neck gaiter

A neck gaiter, also known as a neck warmer, is an article of clothing worn about the neck for warmth. It is a closed tube of fabric, often thick fleece, merino wool, synthetic wicking, or knit material, which is slipped on and off over the head. It can also be pulled up over the mouth to keep out wind and sand. Some balaclavas have a thin hood attached to what is essentially a neck gaiter; these are commonly known as shellaclavas.[1]

Neck gaiter

Informal medical uses

Following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, some media and governmental entities have included neck gaiters among apparel items for non-medical personnel to use to shield against viruses, when conventional personal protective equipment is unavailable. Examples have included WebMD[2] and Riverside County, California health officials.[3]

References
  1. "Styles & Silhouettes | Since 1982 | Turtle Fur®". www.turtlefur.com. Retrieved 2019-05-03.
  2. WebMD, "Coronavirus Face Masks: What You Should Know," April 16, 2020 [Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD] https://www.webmd.com/lung/coronavirus-face-masks#1
  3. Luke Money, Deborah Netburn, Rong-Gong Lin II, "Face masks could provide coronavirus protection. But there’s a ‘but’" 'Los Angeles Times,' April 2, 2020 https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-02/face-masks-could-provide-coronavirus-protection-california-health-officials-say


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