Washable Masks

[dreamyxo]

Where are you getting yours?  I saw some on etsy.  Looks like they average around $9.  Some are offering free shipping.  I want to order some today.  Does anyone have one?  I'm not crafty and don't have a sewing machine.

[countrygirl12]

I made one. There are tutorials on youtube. And you can make with any piece of material or bandana and a couple hair bands or even rubber bands. Most people have the stuff on hand to make them. You don't need a sewing machine. Search YouTube for no sew face mask. I have not been any where.  The last time I was out I saw a woman with a wash cloth tied around her face so I guess there is always a way to do it.

[gtdoss]

I got everyone in my family one off of Etsy. The different models seem to be about the same. I don't sew either, and the DIY ones I tried were tough for me to put together and didn't stay together very well. Probably an operator error, LOL! Anyway, I bought some off of Etsy and they're very nice and seem to work just fine. Good luck in your search! 

[aflyingmonkey]

I purchased some from City Threads dot com -- they're cotton. $8.50 after the 15% off coupon.

I also purchased some from Nine Line, which is a Veteran Owned apparel company who is selling them at cost because his mother is a nurse & his father has cancer so he is just fulfilling a need.

10 for $9.50
https://www.ninelineapparel.com/collections/masks/products/nine-line-containment-mask-10-pk

Hope that Helps.

[jkhanson]

I Googled homemade Face Masks and watched a LOT of "how to" sew face masks for my family.   

I settled on the Olson Mask.  The Olson, named after 1930's legendary maker nurse Lyla Mae Olson, was quickly developed by clinicians from UnityPoint Health hospital.   This pattern has a filter pocket which I liked.  They are washable

https://youtu.be/ZnVk12sFRkY

The hospital asked the public to sew the masks for them.   **The hospital will provide the filter, double-sided tape and hair bands and assemble here after masks are dropped off.**  Fabric masks offer the benefit of being able to be washed and re-used as each healthcare worker will need to change their mask several times during their shifts, as the mask becomes soiled or damp – for maximum protection.

I made some alterations since my husband thought the elastic ear bands made the mask too tight on his ears and too uncomfortable.  I used cording that I had on hand as ties so we tie our masks on our heads instead of using elastics around our ears.

Over the weekend, I sewed 26 masks for myself and my family.  I work in a group home 3 - 4 days per week, so I made myself 5 masks so I can wear a different one each day.  I plan to wash them as I go and then let it "sit" for 3 days between wearings. 

[dreamyxo]

I saw a lot of videos for handmade ones even one made from a sock.  Check this out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hRDkZhEBFU

I ordered some from this site https://our-personal-face-mask.myshopify.com/

It was $4.99.  Shipping was $6.99 I got two so it comes out to a little over $8 each.  I want to get at least two more.  I'll check out the sites some others posted.

[pectacon]

My grandma made us some from pieces of an old pillowcase. But I'm sure you could tie any piece of cloth around your head or maybe even wrap a scarf around your face.

[cadence4u]

I saw a lot of videos for handmade ones even one made from a sock.  Check this out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hRDkZhEBFU

I ordered some from this site https://our-personal-face-mask.myshopify.com/

It was $4.99.  Shipping was $6.99 I got two so it comes out to a little over $8 each.  I want to get at least two more.  I'll check out the sites some others posted.

Not many choices https://our-personal-face-mask.myshopify.com/
 

[judylucas]

I don't have any masks but I don't go out and very little contact with anyone. I do sew so if this continues and I need to be out I guess I'll have to make some

[ktheodos]

I'm part of a group that sews/makes them and delivers them to people...

[santa7]

I have a lot of scarves in storage.  Have one here though that I wash and wear a lot.

[bretay]

i am making ours..trouble now is finding elastic..of any sort...bought some childs tights and cut into 2 inches..stretch and they roll up or cut into strips

[12amos]

I purchased my washable masks from Amazon, and Shop LC has washable masks.   

[bretay]

i have been making masks for family and friends...si it has kept me busy..especially since their is no elastic..i have bought childs tights and cut the legs into 1 1/2 circles..stretch and it rolls p...been working pretty good

[Nancy5]

You can get them from Amazon.