9 Fashionable Face Masks That Will Complement Your Current Wardrobe
As the global community continues to face COVID-19 head on, Americans are encouraged to wear cloth face masks whenever they are in a public setting. Since it is important to wear face coverings when in the presence of others outside of the home, it helps to have stylish offerings to complement one’s attire. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and countless DIY sites are showing individuals how to make their own masks. If sewing is not your forte, no worries. These companies have commenced making chic coverings in unique designs, styles, and hues that are ideal for your wardrobe.
“We felt like we had to do something,” said Sari Davidson, Founder and CEO of Booginhead. “Masks are becoming an essential part of everyday life right now, even required in some states, and having access to a properly fitting mask for the whole family is incredibly important. I am so proud to see our fabrics used in such an innovative way. ”
Booginhead Face Masks
https://booginhead.com/collections/face-masks
This company’s toddler and baby products line includes sippy cups, bibs, pacifier clips, and plush pacifier stuffed animals. The company extended its manufacturing to include face masks for adults and youths. The lively designs consist of Pink Stars, Checkerboard, Camo, Navy Stripes, Rainbow Dots, Mint ZigZags, and Clouds & Stars. The Replaceable Anti-Haze Activated Carbon Filters 20-pack is also sold. Hand-designed in house, the structured masks are form-fitting, comfortable, and BPA, PVC, and phthalate FREE. Having two layers of fabric with a filter pocket, the machine washable masks have soft loops to alleviate irritation to the ears.
Avocado Face Masks
https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com/shop/organic-cotton-face-mask/?variant=
One of the few certified face masks being manufactured in the United States, this cotton covering is 100% GOTS® organic certified. Makers of exceptional, organic mattresses, bedding, and furniture, Avocado repurposed a large part of its Cut & Sew department to produce face masks. Designed with two layers of fabric and tie straps, a special pocket in this high quality, washable, ecofriendly mask allows for filter insertion. Just add the particulate filter of your choice.
How To Wear Your Mask
“Your mask should fit snugly, but comfortably against your face. Make sure your ear loops are secure. Your mask should allow for breathing without restriction. If worn for long periods of time, replace and/or wash your mask every 2 hours.” — The Coalatree Team
Coalatree Face Masks
https://coalatree.com/products/ppe-mask
This company manufactures eco-minded goods including jackets, hoodies, jogging pants and shorts, hammocks, and blankets. Coalatree partnered with a local Cut & Sew factory in Utah to fashion masks from up-cycled Coalatree materials. Produced in Salt Lake City Utah, the mask is made of bluesign® 100% organic cotton and the band contains 2% spandex. The specially contoured, salt and pepper colored mask, soft and comfortable. Check out this really cool video on how they are made. https://coalatree.com/products/ppe-mask
Emilia George Face Masks
https://emiliageorgeofficial.com/products/100-sustainable-face-masks
These elegant and classy face masks are comprised of 100% Cupro fabric. Having the feel of silk, the limited-edition designs are available in blush, mint, red, baby blue, grey, salmon, black, and white. The eco-friendly masks feature adjustable fabric strings. Available in adult and kid’s sizes, the smooth, 100% cotton face masked can be customized with an order of at least 100.
Giftgowns Face Masks
https://www.giftgowns.com/pages/face-masks
This company is known for its innovative, creatively styled hospital gowns. Likewise, their masks, having two layers of cotton with a pocket to insert a filter, are equally cool and imaginative. The creative styles include Kiss Me, Daisy, Good Vibes, Peace, XO, Astrology, I’d rather be Golfing, Men’s Bundle, Women’s Bundle, and Unisex Bundle. Further, the company is partnering with Chef Bob Blumer to create quirky designs like Banana Smile, Watermelon, Corkscrew, Chilli Smile, Leom, Corn Smile, Ziffer, Pasta, and Cut Here.
“I converted my Seattle baby blanket factory to make face masks. Many know me as an artist or designer, but I am also an RN. Late Wednesday night on March 18th, upon learning the CDC Crisis strategy to approve the use of non-medical cloth face masks if no medical-grade facemasks were available, I started to review published studies that compared the filtration effectiveness of different fabrics. I knew I could do better than the bandana or scarf that was being recommended,” says Lynette Damir, founder and CEO of Swaddle Designs. “With my heart pounding, I spent the next several days designing, fine tuning, and test fitting/washing my design. I designed a well-fitting mask that would stay secure. By Monday, I switched my baby blanket production in Seattle to making non-medical 2-layer cotton masks. Once a nurse always a nurse! I will do whatever I can to help my brother and sister healthcare workers!”
Swaddle Designs Face Masks
https://www.swaddledesigns.com/collections/cloth-fabric-face-masks
A mom of two, the company’s founder and CEO Lynette Damir, designs all of its Swaddle blankets, sacks, and wraps as well as baby apparel, baby bedding, and sleeping sacks. A registered nurse, she found it vitally important to repurpose her Seattle baby blanket factory into one that would make face masks. She now offers 3-layer Cotton Chambray face masks. The delightful designs include Denim, Charcoal Gray, Black, Pink, Watercolor Floral, White, Soft Black, Bubble Dots, and Polka Dots. Kids Mask styles include Playful Dots, Fox, Bunny, Angry Birds, Black, White, and Faded Denim.
Indie Source Face Masks
https://indiesource.com/independence-mask/
Developed in consultation with Dr. Jordan Lee Tate, these two-ply fabric masks with insert filters, are made of 100% cotton. Having comfortable elastic, the more than 22 Independence Mask designs include Freedom, Surprise Me, Camo, White Snake, Black & White Hearts, Camo, Red Plaid, Pink, Black & White Houndstooth, Blue Denim and Gold Star. Additionally, the company produces PM 2.5 N95 filter inserts. Sold in sets of five, and compatible with the trendy Independence masks, the active carbon filter provides 5-layer protection.
Thompson Tee Face Masks
https://thompsontee.com/face-masks
Thompson Tee is known for its high quality, well fitting, tees for both men and women. Their premium, soft, reusable cotton face masks are double-layered. The straps are made from rayon bamboo/spandex blends and the mask has space for the chin as well as nose to allow for a comfortable and secure fit. Manufactured in the United States, the masks are available in black, white, and grey.
Christy Dawn Face Masks
https://christydawn.com/collections/the-sustainable-mask
Sewn in their Los Angeles factory, these colorful, sustainable masks are created using discarded fabric that would have been sent to landfills. Reusable, washable, and made from 100% doubled deadstock cotton, the hues vary. They are created by gifted designers including Don Pedro, Gilberto, Elmer, Anna, Simeon, Romeo, Pedro C, Angelica, Teresita, Nora and Kathy. Customers can order Floral, Solids, Vintage Florals, Linens, and Plaids/Stripes. Kids Space Masks are available as well.
SIDEBAR — 8 Helpful Face Mask Filter Links
1. https://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-Filter-Pocket-to-a-Face-Mask/
2. https://www.today.com/style/what-kind-filter-should-you-put-face-mask-t179037
3. https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-make-a-face-mask-with-filter
4. https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/what-to-use-as-filters-in-face-mask-47450335
5. https://www.bhg.com/news/homemade-face-mask-filter/
6. https://people.com/lifestyle/cloth-face-mask-filters/
7. https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-homemade-mask-material-DIY-face-mask-ppe.html
8. https://jennifermaker.com/diy-face-mask-filter-materials/
Please Note: These masks are not medical grade N-95 Face Masks and are not Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as worn by health care professionals to prevent contracting COVID-19 from airborne particles and infectious patients. However, the CDC encourages the use of face cloths by Americans when in a public setting. Please click on this link to learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html.
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