Table of Contents
I. Draft Technical Guidance
II. Roadmap for Face Shield Production
III. Design Recommendations
II. Roadmap for Face Shield Production
III. Design Recommendations
- Design Evaluation
- Top Recommendation: Badger Face Shield
- Limited Material Recommendation: EWB Face Shield
- Specialized Shield Options
This webpage provides our best recommendations for face shields when there are no commercially manufactured face shields available. All of these designs can be manufactured at-scale or produced with household and readily available materials. We have listed different options depending on need and the resources available to you.
Refer to this technical guidance document for an explanation of face shields, their key features and regulatory requirements.
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The document on the right is an outline to aid with the decision making process of face shield production. The goal of this document is to kickstart the production of face shields in regions where they are not readily available.
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In general, there are three styles of face shields: 1) foam headband, 2) 3D-printed headband, and 3) laser-cut headband.
The foam headbands provide the most protection: aerosolized virus is least likely to fall between the top of the shield and the wearer's face. These are also the most similar to traditional medical face shields and offer the most comfort. See our evaluation matrix below.
The foam headbands provide the most protection: aerosolized virus is least likely to fall between the top of the shield and the wearer's face. These are also the most similar to traditional medical face shields and offer the most comfort. See our evaluation matrix below.
Top Recommendation:
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Limited Material Recommendation:
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Specialized Shield Options:
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Sketch by Maggie Muldowney at the UW Makerspace (making.engr.wisc.edu/shield).
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