As reported by The Daily Star,Cambridge University researchers have tested seven hacks to improve the fit of Covid masks and found Pantyhose and cloth tape were most effective as it blocked out viral particles.

A major risk identified with commonly worn face masks is that they do not fit tightly enough to block viral particles from being inhaled or exhaled significantly.

Cambridge University researchers have tested seven hacks to improve the fit of masks.

Their new study outlined DIY hacks people have used to make masks fit better, including using rubber bands or tape.

They found the most effective tactic was to wrap pantyhose around the bottom half of the face or on top of a mask. Researchers have said that this could reduce the number of viral particles by up to seven times more than a loose mask on its own by sealing the gaps around the nose and mouth.

This is great, but are we all going to raid our wives’, grandmothers’ and sisters’ closets in order to get this new safety feature in our lives? Might be best to just wait for them to sew this extra feature onto the existing product!