WINONA, Minn. – The Winona company WinCraft, a producer of promotional items, has found a new market for its neck gaiters. The gaiters, normally used for hunting and fishing, are being used as no-sew face masks to avoid COVID droplets. Although entry-level gaiters can be found for 99 cents, decorative and logo’d variations typically go for $15.
Suddenly hot
Also known as tublar bandanas and the Britishism “noods.” Originally intended as a cold-weather alternative for scarves. Noods lend themselves to promotional logos. Some researchers doubt the effectiveness of noods against COVID particles because the fabric, usually a kind of fleece, is so thin as to be porous.
Easy up, easy down. Wincraft meeting noods demand through Walmart.