Introduction: PETG Face Shield- 5min Construction Time

About: Pedro Zohrer is a professor and researcher in the field of new materials and sustainable manufacturing processes.

This project was developed to deal with the emergency situation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Easy-access materials were adopted, PETG or acetate sheets, bottle cap and bicycle tubes that could be found quickly for making a facial protector against micro and macro drops containing a large viral load. This Face Shield was not designed for situations other than those listed above.

5min construction time

Step 1: Materials

Step 2: Tools

Step 3: Step 1 - Visor

Step 4: Step 2 - Forehead

Step 5: Step 3 - Rubber Strips

Step 6: Step 4 - Assembly

Step 7: Step 5 - Welding

Step 8: Step 6 - Use and Adjustments

Step 9: Step 7 - Hygiene and Asepsis