FACE SHIELDS
Reusable, Comfortable and Lightweight
Made in the U.S.A.
Could face shields replace masks in preventing COVID-19?
As our country tries to return to normal these summer months, one thing is abundantly clear. Workers are still required to wear PPE and when the weather gets warmer, it’s hard to stay cool wearing face coverings especially when working outside in the heat.
Grocery store employees, restaurant workers and those in the service industry all have the same complaints. Face masks are hot, uncomfortable, and prevent clear communication. Many times those wearing face masks pull them down below the nose or under the mouth to breathe better or for clearer communication. Which basically makes the mask useless, but there is a better way.
FACE MASK
Not made of recyclable materials
Difficult to disinfect at home
Difficult to communicate or talk to others while wearing
Limited durabiity
Requires touching your face to put on or adjust
Not comfortable, difficult to breathe in
Wearer often pulls down mask & leans in to speak
Creates weird tan lines
Cannot eat or drink while wearing mask
Difficult to recognize when wearing
FACE SHIELD
Made of recyclable materials
Easily disinfected with household cleaners
Makes lip reading possible for the deaf/hard of hearing
Easily washed or re-used
Prevents wearer from touching their face
Lightweight, comfortable to wear and breathe in
Reinforces the importance of physical distancing
Prevents weird tan lines
Allows for eating and drinking while wearing the shield
Allows wearer to be recognized
According to Duke University Medical Center’s recent article in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology , “Face shields would not be hindered by the circumstances that make commonly used face masks sometimes problematic. Face shields provide better coverage of the face, as compared to masks, thus reducing the risk of self-contamination. Additionally, face shields are durable, can be cleaned and reused repeatedly. Given their simpler design, durability, and reuse potential, face shields are less likely to face shortages like face masks. Additionally, face shields do not impede facial nonverbal communication, can be worn concurrently with other face/eye protective equipment and do not impact vocalization. Whereas, face masks can be lost or, worse, contaminated during long work shifts and actually increase the risk of getting COVID-19. In addition, they might encourage a false sense of security that leads to lax hand hygiene and social distancing.”
Researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health placed a face shield on a breathing robot and had another robot 18 inches away “cough out” a flu virus. The shield prevented the breathing robot from inhaling 96 percent of the virus within five minutes. In additional tests, the shield’s effectiveness varied based on the size of droplets expelled, but the overall indication was that shields can protect their wearers from other people’s germs. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene study.
What Size Face Shield Should I Order?
Who Wears Face Shields?
Face Shields for Families
Lightweight and comfortable. Brown Innovations re-usable face shields make it easy to safely visit public places.
Face Shields for Schools and Universities
Brown Innovations face shields for speech therapists, special education teachers and those who wish to connect with young children. Our shields come in child, regular and xl sizes.
Face Shields for Lifestyle
Linda Forman wears a personalized monogrammed face shield by Brown Innovations
“From the posts I have put on FB and from the people I have met, I have sold a ton of the wonderful face shields.
I have sold to couples where the husband distributed his own product...
I have sold to teachers who are worried about going back into the class in the fall and not being able to connect with kids, especially younger ones.
I have talked to speech therapists who can’t work without seeing the patients.
And I have sold to synagogues where people would rather pray in face shields than in silly, slimy masks.
AND - the super biggie - people don’t want to go to restaurants and have to take their masks off to eat.
I can even down an ice cream cone or sip a drink in my face shield (as long as I remember it’s on).
Bottom line - I have only a few left and people are calling - even my Paychex rep wants them!”
Face Shields for the Hospitality Industry
“LOVE LOVE LOVE my shield from BROWN INNOVATIONS and so does my crew. They. Are. Awesome. Knowing you can wear a hat with them is huge and at just the correct angle, you can keep this on AND have a rib tip. So wrong, it’s right!”
Face Shields for Dentists and Front Line Workers
“ Your face shields are lightweight, durable, and very comfortable to wear for long periods of time (unlike other low-quality face shields on the market). They have what feels like a “memory foam” built into the headband that ensures it fits snuggly to your head while also keeping it from applying too much pressure in any one area.
My colleagues and I couldn’t be happier with our purchase and feel better protected now because of it. I’d recommend this product to all healthcare professionals on the front lines of this pandemic.”
“Your face shields are the best that we have tried, and we have tried many. They are well built and very comfortable, and we are finding that they are lasting much longer than many other inferior products. Good PPE is hard to find right now, so keep up the great work!”
“I like these face shields a lot. We just bought 1000. ”
“My ER group purchased Brown Innovations face shields. The consensus from all the doctors was, they were the favorite. The shield was the only one that form fit with a tight seal on the forehead. I highly recommend this product.”
“This is great! I love it! So much more comfortable than any other face shields out there.”
Face Shields for the Workplace, Salons & Service Industry
“I love these shields for my salon. They are comfortable and I can wear glasses or goggles with them. ”
About Brown Innovations Face Shields
Face Shields are exempt from 510(k) pre-market notification requirements under 21 C.F.R. 878.4040 (Product Code LYU).
Optically clear with an anti-fog free treatment, the foam headband with plastic surround holds the shield away from the face securely. The frame rests lightly on the forehead with no pressure on the temples and allows ample room for glasses and an N-95 mask. Prevents wearer from making contact with eyes, mouth, and nose. Creates a physical barrier between you and airborne pathogens
Used by hospital staff, restaurant workers, grocery clerks, and any person working with the public, this full face shield provides excellent protection against potential contamination from sneezing, coughing, and droplets containing the virus.
Perfect for areas where higher protection is required, such as hospitals, airplanes, and big crowds.
Clean with alcohol based products to reuse.
