Re: Masks and Face Shields

Posted by gepr on Aug 26, 2020; 8:02pm
URL: http://friam.383.s1.nabble.com/Masks-and-Face-Shields-tp7598347p7598513.html

Some of the cotton masks we have were sewn by Renee's sister's SO. I can get the pattern if you'd like, or maybe send you some of ours. The pattern is contoured to cover the nose and mouth like a snout muzzle. Those masks seem to do a good job of closing the gaps. But this rolled across my desk this morning:

Non-woven masks better to stop Covid-19, says Japanese supercomputer
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/26/non-woven-masks-better-to-stop-covid-19-says-japanese-supercomputer

On 8/24/20 8:35 AM, Owen Densmore wrote:
> I probably missed it, but: Where can you find reasonably effective masks of the sort described? 
>
> Size appears to be an issue for me as well. I bought a good multilayer, filter pocket mask. It fits tightly and has a nose wire. But it is too small from nose to chin. One size does not fit all. I got a large mask and it does help but it is not as well built as the first mask.
>
> I haven't had much luck finding a website that has multiple sizes, filter pockets, good descriptions etc. Any suggestions?


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