Sources for non-medical cloth masks

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People seem to be scrambling trying to find non-medical cloth masks right now. A lot of retailers are pivoting to making masks that haven't in the past. I compiled a list of less traditional retailers that are now making masks. This list is current at the time of this post but will obviously change. Feel free to add in ones you find. Prices, styles, shipping times, and efficacy/quality will vary. I just though this might be helpful to some.



Etsy has them
Project Pat
Rails Clothing
Inspire Masks
Sanctuary Clothing
Katie May Bridal Masks
Salvage Maria has adult and kid masks
Makwa Studio
Inked Gaming
Meta Gaming Threads
Los Angeles Apparel
Hard Edge Design
Avocado Mattress
Ball and Buck (camo)
Alabama Chanin (made from Texas Cotton)
American Blanket Company

Norwex is supposed to start selling masks to the public


These are sold out but might be restocking
The Reformation
Monogram
Spoiled Dog Designs
This is Your Brain on Plants
Frogmouth Clothing
Naomi Naomi
Buck Mason
Tippit
https://citizensofhumanity.com/products/cotton-mask-5-pack


If you get some from Etsy some might have a pocket for filter inserts. Filters are impossible to find but you can make your own from HVAC filters. Any filtrete 1500 or above will offer some level of virus filtration. HEPA filter vacuum bags can also work. You can even use ZEP brand shop towels. Apparently at a two fold thickness they offer a lot of filtration.
https://www.businessinsider.com/homemade-mask-using-hydro-knit-shop-towel-filters-better-2020-4


You cold also buy a neck gaiter and triple it up or even a balaclava. I've been using a Buff brand one for the last week and inserted a homemade filter in the folds while I wait for my reusable ones to come in.

Then there are numerous tutorials about how to make them from two hair ties and a bandanna. You could really use any fabric or material and elastic or cloth ties. Hell I bet you could use an old shirt and some 550 cord. Literally just about anything. If you are going the homemade route the more layers the better (especially when using plain cotton).

MenOfKyle
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I bought one of these.

https://lifetimegifts.club/product/full-face-mask-zipper-motorcycle-cycling-ski-balaclava-winter-sport-tactical-hat/
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Being from South Texas this is my mask of choice https://instagr.am/p/Buf7xGDl4Ua

Actually, I'm currently using a folded bandana placed inside my buff until I receive my 20x30 inch MRP 1500 HVAC filter from Lowes. I'd like to find some cloth masks with a pocket to insert the filter material into.
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https://today.tamu.edu/2020/03/30/aggie-engineers-create-step-by-step-method-for-making-protective-medical-masks/
nai06
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I've had the most success on Etsy for that style. Just know that stuff sells out really fast.

I was buying masks for my nieces and 3 separate times, the masks in my cart sold out as I was checking out.
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For a quick, easy, safer mask, I took the liner out of a high efficiency air conditioner filter and cut out a square, next, putting it in between the layers of my cloth mask. One air filter really does have a lot of material inside it. I think I got an 8' x 1' piece of polypropylene.
I know a lot about a little, and a little about a lot.
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nai06
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Ol Jock 99 said:




Something for everyone!
Emotional Support Cobra
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I got some "non-fusible interfacing" my mom had in her sewing stuff. It is a similar material to the hepa filters, like a stiffer dryer sheet, to use as filters.
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Cruz Cmbt is a Dallas clothing company that makes apparel for mma/combat athletes.

Today they are launching two new masks designed to accept #4 coffee filters. Based on their Instagram they look like the neck gaiter style.It could be a chance to get some before they sell out.


https://cruzcmbt.com/

94chem
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nai06 said:

Cruz Cmbt is a Dallas clothing company that makes apparel for mma/combat athletes.

Today they are launching two new masks designed to accept #4 coffee filters. Based on their Instagram they look like the neck gaiter style.It could be a chance to get some before they sell out.


https://cruzcmbt.com/




Good luck finding anything on that website.
G Martin 87
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Bought 2 neck gaiters from uvskinz.com and 2 from birdicorn.com.
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94chem said:

nai06 said:

Cruz Cmbt is a Dallas clothing company that makes apparel for mma/combat athletes.

Today they are launching two new masks designed to accept #4 coffee filters. Based on their Instagram they look like the neck gaiter style.It could be a chance to get some before they sell out.


https://cruzcmbt.com/




Good luck finding anything on that website.
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https://cruzcmbt.com/all-items/004-face-mask-colorwave-01
https://cruzcmbt.com/all-items/004-face-mask-gaiter-colorwave-01
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