Pen Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 In addition to homemade ones, with significant filtering, but a very homemade look, I got some masks from https://losangelesapparel.net/products/3-pack-cotton-mask especially to fit my teen’s needs for looking okay in public / low embarrassment/ and other issues. He used a plaid one today, and it seemed to work well. He Was apparently comfortable physically and psychologically These are simple masks, the type masks that probably give some protection to the other person more than protecting the wearer . Since all people having to meet were masked, also did SDing, and were outdoors, it was probably very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal_Bear Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Old Navy is selling masks on their website. https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=1157699 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, calbear said: Old Navy is selling masks on their website. https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=1157699 Yes, but they are back ordered and won't be shipping until late June at the earliest. They are cute and a great price, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 The old navy ones are a much better price, and great color packs where it looks like a look for everyone in family could probably be achieved fairly easily. Also looks like two layers for all their masks . I don’t see specs about nose wire etc.— the LA Apparel ones do have nose wires, also all the way around head elastic which is often more comfortable than ear loops. The patterned ones are two layers, though not thick layers or dense weaves, and the terrycloth knit just one layer. They are available now if needing masks before summer. JCrew apparently had masks, but sold out. They may be back sometime this summer. Theirs had filter pocket and nose wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 These are comfy and fit my teen well. I like them as well, but dh finds them too tight. Tshirt material with ear loops. DD says she feels very anime in it (we got black). https://thompsontee.com/face-masks/cotton-face-mask 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambam Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 I've been making some, but I also ordered this set. When you buy a set, they donate a set to essential workers. I haven't gotten my set yet, but it shipped out before the estimated week.https://www.johnnywas.com/masks/face-mask-pack-of-5-multi.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 10 minutes ago, Bambam said: I've been making some, but I also ordered this set. When you buy a set, they donate a set to essential workers. I haven't gotten my set yet, but it shipped out before the estimated week.https://www.johnnywas.com/masks/face-mask-pack-of-5-multi.html Oh, That’s so pretty! My guy teen would not like the flowery look, but I would. Maybe I’ll get a set plus feel I have helped an essential worker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easypeasy Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 fwiw, Old Navy's masks shipped much earlier than they predicted on my original order. we've been making a ton of masks to donate. But I've been ordering some for us to wear ourselves 😂 I'm so tired of the ones we're sewing!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 I randomly found these when searching one day, and these are a couple of my daughters' favorites so far: https://www.marinelayer.com/products/mask-for-personal-use?_pos=2&_sid=e91d66b28&_ss=r I just realized that it doesn't show a picture, but they're navy blue and a soft jersey-knit material. These don't loop behind the ears, but tie in back (4 ties). So, they're not the type you can put on fast (it probably takes 30 seconds instead of 3). Because they have a tie in each corner and material is super soft and flexible, they fit really snugly against the skin all around, and if you have any problems with loops behind the ears, it takes care of that. (One of my dd's wears both glasses and hearing aids AND has very small ears, so these are perfect for her!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 (edited) These masks are locally made at a hosiery mill near me here in NC. Supposedly they're a doctor's design. You can purchase extra nose bridges and filters, or they have a pattern for making your own filters. Looks like they're now available in some Whole Foods and Ingles grocery stores in a few states. ETA: They have them in various sizes. That's new since last week, when I first looked at the site. Edited May 24, 2020 by Pawz4me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Dh bought some Disney ones for the DC’s and going back to campus (their school appears to be opening). In part because of ear loops. I have made stacks of tie one masks but earl oops might be handy and at this point I don’t feel like making them. They are sitting out in the garage like everything we order until we need it......dc’s haven’t had them on yet but they look OK. https://www.tomsguide.com/news/disney-launches-star-wars-and-marvel-face-masks-how-to-preorder-now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 I love these masks so much: https://www.etsy.com/listing/801135201/cotton-jersey-with-long-elastic-double?ref=yr_purchases They are soft, comfortable, and look good. The elastic ties (I have one with a toggle) make them easy on and easy off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 I guess JCrew just declared bankruptcy—so unless they restructure, they may not make more masks. Too bad because theirs looked excellent with both nose area wire and filter pockets. Maybe if they make it people will help them out with a bit of shopping. I don’t know how much CV19 affected them though. I used to get a lot from them, but have not gotten anything in over a decade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Our Hallmark store is selling them, as is a local tailor. But my neighbor made mine. I will say though, I am really liking the spritz hand sanitizer I got from Hallmark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 5 hours ago, Pawz4me said: These masks are locally made at a hosiery mill near me here in NC. Supposedly they're a doctor's design. You can purchase extra nose bridges and filters, or they have a pattern for making your own filters. Looks like they're now available in some Whole Foods and Ingles grocery stores in a few states. ETA: They have them in various sizes. That's new since last week, when I first looked at the site. I've seen these advertised on my local/town FB page, but I couldn't find info about them. Thanks for the link! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 1 hour ago, MercyA said: I love these masks so much: https://www.etsy.com/listing/801135201/cotton-jersey-with-long-elastic-double?ref=yr_purchases They are soft, comfortable, and look good. The elastic ties (I have one with a toggle) make them easy on and easy off. These look like the ones I make. I've tried several designs but I found for me that this style gave the best and most comfortable fit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 5 hours ago, Pawz4me said: These masks are locally made at a hosiery mill near me here in NC. Supposedly they're a doctor's design. You can purchase extra nose bridges and filters, or they have a pattern for making your own filters. Looks like they're now available in some Whole Foods and Ingles grocery stores in a few states. ETA: They have them in various sizes. That's new since last week, when I first looked at the site. Do you know what they are made of? (That is, cotton or polyester or nylon or ?) we have family allergic to polyester, but okay with nylon or cotton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 9 minutes ago, Pen said: Do you know what they are made of? (That is, cotton or polyester or nylon or ?) we have family allergic to polyester, but okay with nylon or cotton. Polyester. This is their answer about why that instead of cotton -- Quote While typical polyester does not filter as well as a comparable piece of cotton, Easy Masks are woven with a specific grade of polyester microfiber where each strand of yarn is comprised of over 140 individual filaments. This "microdenier polyester" coupled with the specific weave used in the mask body has extremely high surface area for good filtration that is similar to cotton, while still maintaining comfort and breathability. Polyester also does not absorb moisture like cotton, which provides additional comfort by helping sweat evaporate. For improved filtration relative to a standard cotton mask, Easy Masks' most important benefit is its two-layer design that allows easy insertion of replaceable filtration inserts. You can purchase pre-cut nonwoven inserts specifically designed to filter 85% of all particles at 2 micrometers, and also can cut your own filtration inserts using our free template. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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