These neck gaiter/face masks are exactly as described. They are definitely very breathable. The material is extremely thin, and the weave is rather open. These are thinner than a Hanes undershirt, and they certainly don't pass the candle test, but they do meet mask requirements in public. With that being said, my husband has been using this type of face covering since the pandemic began. Between that and social distancing, he remains Covid free. *knock on wood*You can always double up on these masks to offer yourself more protection. The colors are very vibrant and the camo print patterns are awesome. I've machine washed these a few times already and they're holding up fine (air dry). You get 9 cloths in this pack, for around $1.50 a piece delivered to your door for free with Prime. These are a low cost option for fulfilling the mask mandate, and they can be upcycled when you're done with them. :)