diff --git a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_mask.dm b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_mask.dm
index 2c89ce66cb2..a313f3023d8 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_mask.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_mask.dm
@@ -46,13 +46,13 @@
 
 /datum/gear/mask/gaiter
 	display_name = "neck gaiter selection"
-	path = /obj/item/clothing/mask/gaiter
+	path = /obj/item/clothing/accessory/gaiter
 	cost = 1
 
 /datum/gear/mask/gaiter/New()
 	..()
 	var/list/gaiters = list()
-	for(var/gaiter in typesof(/obj/item/clothing/mask/gaiter))
-		var/obj/item/clothing/mask/gaiter_type = gaiter
+	for(var/gaiter in typesof(/obj/item/clothing/accessory/gaiter))
+		var/obj/item/clothing/accessory/gaiter_type = gaiter
 		gaiters[initial(gaiter_type.name)] = gaiter_type
 	gear_tweaks += new/datum/gear_tweak/path(sortTim(gaiters, /proc/cmp_text_asc))
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diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/masks/miscellaneous.dm b/code/modules/clothing/masks/miscellaneous.dm
index 3a79b7177a9..7f15afe180c 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/masks/miscellaneous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/masks/miscellaneous.dm
@@ -362,33 +362,6 @@
 				src.icon_state = "flushed"
 	return
 
-//Gaiter scarves
-/obj/item/clothing/mask/gaiter
-	name = "red neck gaiter"
-	desc = "A slightly worn neck gaiter, it's loose enough to be worn comfortably like a scarf. Commonly used by outdoorsmen and mercenaries, both to keep warm and keep debris away from the face."
-	icon_state = "gaiter_red"
-
-/obj/item/clothing/mask/gaiter/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
-	if(src.icon_state == initial(icon_state))
-		src.icon_state = "[icon_state]_up"
-		to_chat(user, "You pull the gaiter up over your nose.")
-	else
-		src.icon_state = initial(icon_state)
-		to_chat(user, "You tug the gaiter down around your neck.")
-	update_clothing_icon()	//so our mob-overlays update
-
-/obj/item/clothing/mask/gaiter/tan
-	name = "tan neck gaiter"
-	icon_state = "gaiter_tan"
-
-/obj/item/clothing/mask/gaiter/gray
-	name = "gray neck gaiter"
-	icon_state = "gaiter_gray"
-
-/obj/item/clothing/mask/gaiter/green
-	name = "green neck gaiter"
-	icon_state = "gaiter_green"
-
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/mouthwheat
 	name = "mouth wheat"
 	desc = "100% synthetic \"Country Girls LLC.\" brand mouth wheat. Warning: not for actual consumption."
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/accessory.dm b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/accessory.dm
index 2157f9ceec9..cdf4eeaa2bf 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/accessory.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/accessory.dm
@@ -435,4 +435,69 @@
 	name = "sash"
 	desc = "A plain, unadorned sash."
 	icon_state = "sash"
-	slot = ACCESSORY_SLOT_OVER
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+	slot = ACCESSORY_SLOT_OVER
+
+//Gaiter scarves
+/obj/item/clothing/accessory/gaiter
+	name = "red neck gaiter"
+	desc = "A slightly worn neck gaiter, it's loose enough to be worn comfortably like a scarf. Commonly used by outdoorsmen and mercenaries, both to keep warm and keep debris away from the face."
+	icon_state = "gaiter_red"
+	slot_flags = SLOT_MASK | SLOT_TIE
+	body_parts_covered = FACE
+	w_class = ITEMSIZE_SMALL
+	slot = ACCESSORY_SLOT_INSIGNIA // snowflakey, i know, shut up
+	var/breath_masked = FALSE
+	var/obj/item/clothing/mask/breath/breathmask
+	action_button_name = "Pull On Gaiter"
+
+/obj/item/clothing/accessory/gaiter/update_clothing_icon()
+	. = ..()
+	if(ismob(src.loc))
+		var/mob/M = src.loc
+		M.update_inv_wear_mask()
+
+/obj/item/clothing/accessory/gaiter/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user)
+	if(istype(I, /obj/item/clothing/mask/breath))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You tuck [I] behind [src]."))
+		breathmask = I
+		breath_masked = TRUE
+		user.drop_from_inventory(I, drop_location())
+		I.forceMove(src)
+	. = ..()
+
+/obj/item/clothing/accessory/gaiter/AltClick(mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+	if(breath_masked && breathmask)
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You pull [breathmask] out from behind [src], and it drops to your feet."))
+		breathmask.forceMove(drop_location())
+		breathmask = null
+		breath_masked = FALSE
+		item_flags &= ~AIRTIGHT
+
+/obj/item/clothing/accessory/gaiter/attack_self(mob/user)
+	var/gaiterstring = "You pull [src] "
+	if(src.icon_state == initial(icon_state))
+		src.icon_state = "[icon_state]_up"
+		gaiterstring += "up over your nose[breath_masked ? " and secure the mask tucked underneath." : "."]"
+		if(breath_masked)
+			item_flags |= AIRTIGHT
+	else
+		src.icon_state = initial(icon_state)
+		gaiterstring += "down around your neck[breath_masked ? " and dislodge the mask tucked underneath." : "."]"
+		if(breath_masked)
+			item_flags &= ~AIRTIGHT
+	to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE(gaiterstring))
+	qdel(mob_overlay) // we're gonna need to refresh these
+	update_clothing_icon()	//so our mob-overlays update
+
+/obj/item/clothing/accessory/gaiter/tan
+	name = "tan neck gaiter"
+	icon_state = "gaiter_tan"
+
+/obj/item/clothing/accessory/gaiter/gray
+	name = "gray neck gaiter"
+	icon_state = "gaiter_gray"
+
+/obj/item/clothing/accessory/gaiter/green
+	name = "green neck gaiter"
+	icon_state = "gaiter_green"
diff --git a/icons/inventory/accessory/item.dmi b/icons/inventory/accessory/item.dmi
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diff --git a/icons/inventory/accessory/mob.dmi b/icons/inventory/accessory/mob.dmi
index dcf3765fe4e..b6e325e2d89 100644
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diff --git a/icons/inventory/face/item.dmi b/icons/inventory/face/item.dmi
index 0d18ec906ff..fb8c9508592 100644
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diff --git a/icons/inventory/face/mob.dmi b/icons/inventory/face/mob.dmi
index e7e5626fdea..83095f8a106 100644
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