The 7 Most Innovative PPE Items We've Seen

PPE has been at the forefront of most distributors' minds since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. And while the standard masks, face shields and gaiters have won significant favor, we've also seen plenty of innovative new items from suppliers inside and outside the industry. The following seven products are among the most inventive ones we have come across, and promise to be vigilant components of the nation’s let’s-beat-coronavirus plan. Some might stretch the definition of PPE, but hey, who's counting?

Summer figures to be its typical blazing self, so this face mask from Aprons Etc. could become a hero to those who are partaking in outdoor dining and want to call on PPE when doing so. The two-ply creation, which also comes in a children's version, could lighten the scene, too, thanks to a full custom imprint.

We can never write off the ingenuity within the promotional products industry, and this pen from BIC Graphic furthers that thinking. Graced with an antimicrobial additive that suppresses the growth of pests such as algae, bacteria, fungus, mildew and mold, it can help users to script new plans for an enjoyable summer.