the invention is a paper based card with an assembly of adhesive sheet , barrier strip and wax paper that is utilized to minimize transfer of particles between individuals and object surfaces . a disposable strip in the assembly , upon wear , adheres to the skin and serves as a barrier to minimize transfer of particles . this low cost invention is stackable , easy to carry , suited for routine use and facilitates easy wear of the barrier strip by placing selective regions of the palm on the cards . the invention complements other common methods such as hand washing and hand sanitizing which are routinely used to maintain hygiene and differentiates itself from other related inventions . the strips after wear promote hygiene and minimize direct contact with particles , thus addressing some of the limitations of the existing methods .