ZSHield Flex is unique, unprecedented PPE face shield. The come-from-the-bottom neck-mounted approach does not impede head movement,allows dentists to wear their head-mounted loops without conflict, allows communication headsets to be worn by food service workers in tandem, does not conflict with hair styles,becomes close to invisible when worn, and enables lip-reading for the hearing impaired. The simple 3-part assembly is inexpensive to mass produce and is therefore accessible to the largest markets possible. The hard plastic design can be sterilized for reuse and is easily recycled.