Given the recent outbreak, many have realized the benefits of using face masks when going out in public. This has even been mandated in many countries already and it seems like it may only be a matter of time before that comes to the US.
Unfortunately, many people have now discovered that all the major stores including the likes of Amazon are currently out of N95 mask or that the prices have been jacked up so much that they are simply not affordable.
It’s unclear what value a fabric face mask would have but it seems to me it is probably better than nothing. It will not stop truly aerosolized virus particles but it definitely seems like it would help if someone coughed or sneezed directly on you. You’ll have to make your own call.
Here’s a list of a bunch of different styles of face mask sewing patterns. Please enjoy and stay well.
Looking for more information about face masks, filters and the best DIY type of masks? Check out this article.
We talk about all the different filter options, the best fabrics to use and how to make a mask if you can’t sew or only have limited supplies to make your masks.
