Hi,
With no sign of the need to wear a face mask in shops etc, I was wondering if anyone had found a really comfortable re-usable one that they could recommend please?
We've been using disposable single use ones up until now, but this seems like a lot of waste, given that we will need these for the forseeable future
Thanks
John
Purchased a couple of three packs of the Adidas ones.
https://www.adidas.co.uk/face-covers...ck/H08837.html
Paisie masks are well made and the most comfortable that I’ve found:
https://www.paisie.com/collections/face-masks
Some searching should show the thread from a month or two back where masks were discussed extensively, in it someone recommended https://mymaskie.com/collections/all which is what I went with. Decent fit on me with adjustable ear loops, reasonably priced and has been through 8-10 washes as a guess, seems reasonably well made.
Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH
Tried a few now and Mars Knitwear gets my vote, about £35 for three. Generously sized so real comfy if you have a big fat manly face like moi
Knitted face masks - surely less effective at filtration than cotton? I need large, so would be interested otherwise.
P.S. Thanks for the Alder Hey link, some duly purchased - my wife's forever telling me I need to brighten up.
Last edited by jukeboxs; 27th October 2020 at 01:08. Reason: P.S.
These are the best I've tried
https://theugleymaskcompany.com
Charles Tyrwhitt look good
https://www.ctshirts.com/uk/mens-acc...es/face-masks/
Or, if you're feeling brave, one of these would reduce the size of the queue in the Post Office...
https://www.ruroc.com/en_gb/lite-snood-plasma.html
I checked these out, bought one yesterday, it arrived today and is so good I've bought a pack of five. Thanks for the recommendation. Oh and my glasses don't mist up either.Originally Posted by acg
"A man of little significance"
Another vote - bought a pack of 5 kimono pattern as a result of this thread.
They’re well made, material feels good, comfy, eco packaged, take a carbon filter if you want, etc
And a nice little thanks-for-buying card from the owners
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These are the ones I have ended up using. Definitely the most comfortable although it does get a tad warm if worn for long periods of time.Tried a few now and Mars Knitwear gets my vote, about £35 for three. Generously sized so real comfy if you have a big fat manly face like moi
Chris.
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I’ve got these. Very comfortable and hard wearing.
https://www.notjustclothing.co.uk/co...ons/face-masks
Perfect TZ_UK!
Going from disposable 20p face masks to £30 snoods in ten posts
Just save up for the one you really want, are you on 'the list' yet?
M
Breitling Cosmonaute 809 - What's not to like?
The problem with the fancy ones are that they often have multiple thick layers and make it more uncomfortable to wear. I bought cheap black cotton ones from eBay which turned out to be double layer so I cut one of the layers out to make it as thin as possible. It also prevents my glasses from steaming up as my breathe just escapes out of the front rather than being ducted upwards over my eyes.
Doesn't it kind of defeat the purpose of wearing one though?
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Adidas for me as well, think they were £12 for 3.
Me too but had to get my wife to replace the ear loops with normal elastic as they are no good for a large turnip head.
Depends what the purpose is. If it’s to comply with the current law then it doesn’t defeat the purpose and I can’t see any difference between a single layer of cloth and a paper mask that people seem to re-use for a month at a time.Doesn't it kind of defeat the purpose of wearing one though?
Could be true I suppose.
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
There is no difference in reality, you're right. But IMO both examples are equally as daft as each other and the comparison proves the ineffectiveness, but also proves why I see value in buying a decent face mask.
It's impossible to know how many asymptomatic people you're close to, who see no point in masks so only have a single layer of cloth over their face (or a month-old paper mask) and are unknowingly spreading the virus. Masks may only reduce rather than remove the risk, but that's still more of a reduction than not wearing one.
Anyway, to answer the OP's question, I've bought a few from Etsy that have a pocket inside for a removable filter. They're washable and the filter can be changed regularly, but they're also pretty cheap. I paid less than a fiver each.
But which masks are the best investment?Perfect TZ_UK!
Going from disposable 20p face masks to £30 snoods in ten posts
Just save up for the one you really want, are you on 'the list' yet?
M
What I've been using for one of my jobs working in a cafe; very comfy for a eight hour shift.
https://www.the-body-doctor.com/buy-facemasks/
https://cambridgemask.com
I have one of these and find it very good.
Look very similar to these:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001...archweb201603_
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-s...-a9660266.html
Indeed. Valved respirators only protect the wearer, and that's not the idea in this scenario.
Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH
Which? Have published a face mask guide on their website and made it free access
https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/face...s-awLeA3A6XoZD
Great info, thanks.
Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH
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