neck gaiter
noun
plural neck gaiters
: a fabric covering in the form of a closed loop worn around the neck that can extend to cover the lower part of the face
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Buff Lightweight Merino Wool Neck Gaiter Another favorite from my bag of tricks, this Merino wool neck gaiter from Buff can transform, too.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Saturday that prohibits local and federal law enforcement officers from wearing ski masks, neck gaiters, or other face coverings while performing official duties.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Citing concerns over online doxxing and officers’ safety, many ICE agents have begun wearing balaclavas and neck gaiters to cover their faces while conducting immigration sweeps.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
For many Angelenos, the spectacle of armed federal agents — faces hidden behind neck gaiters and balaclavas — jumping out of unmarked vans to snatch people off the streets presents a clear threat to public safety.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
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Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Saturday that prohibits local and federal law enforcement officers from wearing ski masks, neck gaiters, or other face coverings while performing official duties.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Citing concerns over online doxxing and officers’ safety, many ICE agents have begun wearing balaclavas and neck gaiters to cover their faces while conducting immigration sweeps.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
For many Angelenos, the spectacle of armed federal agents — faces hidden behind neck gaiters and balaclavas — jumping out of unmarked vans to snatch people off the streets presents a clear threat to public safety.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
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“Neck gaiter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neck%20gaiter. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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