Our guide to navigating the increasingly crowded non-medical mask market.
Author:Dhani MauPublish date:Jul 8, 2020The fabric mask market has come a long way since April, even, when the CDC first recommended that we wear masks in public to fight the spread of coronavirus. Back then, most apparel brands had only just started making masks, which were quickly selling out — or, and rightfully so, were focused on getting them out to essential workers.
There's also been some research done about what features make for a good mask. An important factor is fabric: Experts told NPR to look for a tight weave that doesn't let too much light through when you hold the mask up to one — 100% cotton is evidently a good option because the fibers create "roadblocks" to incoming particles. Masks made from synthetics apparently didn't test as well.
7Gallery7 ImagesSilkIf you sleep on a silk pillowcase, you may also want a silk face mask. Some say the fabric is less irritating on the skin and even prevents maskne.
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