Making a Homemade Face Mask
A month ago, we would have laughed at the notion of making a home-made face masks, but here we are. It’s hard to tell what the future holds, but it looks like face masks are going to be a sad reality moving forward… at least for the foreseeable future.
Ideally you would use an N95 mask, which filters almost all airborne particles, but they’re in short supply to the public and they get pricey. You can make the next best thing, a home-made mask.
Materials to Use
It should be noted here, that The Kiss Method (Keep It Simple, Stupid) applies when making a face mask. A 600-thread count pillowcase or flannel pajamas will give you around 60% protection, which is certainly better than nothing. If you have access to quilter’s cotton (I had to look that up, it’s 100% cotton used in quilting), you’ll receive roughly 80% protection. In a pinch US Surgeon General Jerome Adams states you can use an old scarf, bandanna, hand towel or even a t-shirt.
Important Features For Your Mask
According to the CDC, your mask should:
– Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of your face
– Be secured by ties or ear loops
– Include multiple layers of fabric
– Allow for breathing without restriction (so you don’t die from suffocation…)
– Machine wash and dry-able without damage or deformity
Make It Fun!
No sew masks mean that the kids can join in making these face masks! Make it a family fun craft night. For step-by-step instructions on various ways to make your own NO SEW face masks, Click Here.
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