Simple Low Cost Face Shield

Team 2537 has experimented with different methods of creating face shields. The simplest approaches are documented here. The only equipment required are scissors and a stapler.

Simplest Design:

Cost per shield: roughly $1 depending on where you buy your materials
Materials:
- 8.5×11 PET transparency films from Amazon or eBay
- 1/2″ one-wrap velcro cut into 28″ lengths from Industrial Webbing or Amazon
- Self-adhesive foam blocks (1″x0.75″x9″) from Atlantic Gasket
Assembly Instructions:
- Place velcro strap 1/2″ from the 11″ edge of the film
- Peel paper backing off foam block and place over center of velcro
- Apply pressure to both edges of the foam block to make they stick to the film
- Wrap straps around block for easy stacking/storage/shipping

Another simple design:

Cost per shield: $1.18 or less (depends on volume made)
Materials:
- Roll of clear sheet vinyl cut into 11-12″ x 10.75″ sheets from Home Depot (16 mil) or Marine Vinyl Fabric (20 gauge=mil)
- 1/2″ One-Wrap Velcro cut into 11″ lengths from Industrial Webbing or Amazon
- Stapler and staples
- Self-adhesive foam blocks (1″x3/4″x9″) from Atlantic Gasket
  - Alternative: you can hot-glue weather stripping from Home Depot or use self-adhesive weather stripping from McMaster or similar or cut your own from foam sheet.

Assembly instructions:

1. Cut the clear vinyl sheet into 11″ x 10.75″ sheets. The rolls are 4.5′ wide so you can create 5x 10.75″ shields for each 11″ of the roll. Bonus points if you round the bottom corners.

2. Cut the velcro strip into 11″ lengths

3. Position velcro strips on either side of the vinyl sheet with the smooth side of the velcro on the vinyl shield and the softer fuzzier side up. Staple the velcro to the shield; angling the staple will make things stronger: