
In order to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is recommending that people wear cloth face coverings in places where social distancing is challenging (e.g., grocery stores). The CDC provides a video from the Surgeon General on how to make non medical grade face coverings from household items.
Face masks should also be worn correctly. They should cover the nose to chin areas for instance, and be removed from back to front. There are a variety of face masks from black owned brands. These include masks with Ankara and other vivid prints, washable masks, cotton and polyester masks, and masks for children. See the company and products links below for more information.
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YBE![]() | YBE offers face masks in many prints that are sold individually and in packs of four. Masks are available for adults and youth. |
Art De La Tuile![]() | Art De La Tuile offers a selection of polyester face masks in a variety of prints that also include a pocket for a filter. Masks can be ordered with 5, 10, or 15 filters. |
Stephanie Hill Ross![]() | Stephanie Hill Ross offers a large selection of double layered organic cotton face masks designed by the artist. Face masks include adjustable straps and a filter pocket. Pictured is the Pop phizz mask. |
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- Black Art Matters Shop (advertisement) offers a selection of polyester and double layered face masks with cultural themes.
- DAMC Designs (advertisement) offers a selection of neck/face coverings made of a 95% polyester stretch fabric.
- Digital Doodlers (advertisement) offers a selection of double layered face masks made of 95% polyester and 5% spandex. Face masks for children are also available.
- Dorcas Creates (advertisement) offers a selection of pleated, dual layered poly fabric face masks with a pocket for a filter.
- Effie’s Paper (advertisement) offers a selection of feminine face masks made of 100% polyester with a pocket for a filter. Masks come in sizes small, medium, and large.
- It’s A Black Thang (advertisement) offers a selection of thematic face masks that include sports, African symbols and prints, fraternities and sororities.
- Kyndhal Kreates (advertisement) offers 100% cotton face masks with a filter. Face masks for children are also available.
- Morgan Harper Nichols (advertisement) offers a selection of pleated, dual layered poly fabric face masks with a pocket for a filter.
- Nagast (advertisement) offers a diverse selection of face masks in a polyester blend that come with a filter and pocket. They are available for adults and youth.
- Proper Gnar (advertisement) offers a “stay away” seven layer face mask with a removable carbon filter. It is available in adult size and size small/medium. Get 10% off with the code shopwithleslie.
- The Pairabirds (advertisement) offers a selection of pleated, dual layered poly fabric face masks with a pocket for a filter.
- The Trini Gee (advertisement) offers a selection of culturally thematic neck gaiters that can be used for a face covering.
- Tiare Smith Designs (advertisement) offers a selection of pleated, dual layered poly fabric face masks with a pocket for a filter.
- Vashti Harrison (advertisement) offers a selection of pleated, dual layered poly fabric face masks with a pocket for a filter.
- XOJailynn (advertisement) offers a selection of pleated, dual layered poly fabric face masks with a filter for a pocket.
- Afrikrea offers a selection of face masks in various styles and prints, including packages of disposable masks.
- Aloha Glamour offers a selection of 100% cotton face masks for children and adults.
- Anzhelika Crochet offers 100% cotton face masks for children and adults.
- Aso + Asa offers face masks in various styles and fabrics including masks for children.
- Best Face Forward offers a selection of cotton blend face masks that are doubled layered with a filter pocket.
- Billie Hilliard offers a selection of reversible and custom face masks for men, women, and children.
- Black Girl Power House offers a selection of 100% polyester face masks for children and adults.
- Bowties By Brunson offers a selection of fashion and themed face masks.
- Black Owned offers a 100% cotton face mask with the company logo.
- Body Butter Lady offers a selection of triple layered 100% cotton face masks with a pocket filter.
- By Keeks With Love offers a selection of customizable face masks in Ankara fabrics that have 3 layers.
- CAAB Customs offers cotton protective face masks for which you can choose a slogan across the front.
- Candid Art offers 100% cotton face masks that are double layered in several patterns.
- Captivating Creations offers a selection of 100% cotton face masks with polyester felt interfacing in several prints.
- Charm View Sewing offers a face mask with an allergen filter.
- Curly Contessa offers an “afro chic” face mask that highlights natural tresses.
- Daniela Tabois offers a selection of bridal face masks made that incorporate lace.
- Dao London offers a selection of cotton face masks with an African continent logo.
- Dashiki Pride offers a selection of African print face masks with a filter.
- Diva Kurves offers polyester stretch face masks in several prints.
- D’iyanu offers a selection of 3 layered 100% cotton face masks with a filter.
- Gideon’s Needle offers double sided face masks for children made from wax print cotton.
- Glam Her Boutique offers a face shield attached to clear glasses.
- Hellwig By Tikia offers a selection of neck gaiters that can be used as a face covering.
- Hairbrella offers a face shield attached to a rain hat.
- HGC Apparel offers a selection of culturally themed face masks.
- I Love Being Black offers a selection of 100% cotton face masks with and without a filter.
- Izzy & Liv offers a selection of 100% polyester face masks for boys and girls.
- Jade offers KN95 face masks approved by the FDA.
- Jah Zara Fashion House offers face masks in small (children), medium and large with a removable filter.
- Kai Dilly offers a selection of 100% cotton face masks in Ankara prints for adult and children that include a pocket for a filter.
- Loin Cloth & Ashes offers a selection of cotton and poly blend face masks.
- Lola’s African Apparel offers a selection of Ankara face masks that are triple layered.
- Lyfestyle offers a selection of 100% cotton face masks in several prints and colors.
- Mawusi Clothing offers a selection of African print pocket filter face masks for adults and children, sold in sets of three.
- MedLife Scrubs offers a selection of filtered face masks in multiple colors. Face masks for children are also available in multiple colors.
- Meme Bête offers a selection of 100% cotton face masks with a filter for adults and children. A matching head wrap/ face mask set is also available.
- Mixed Up Clothing offers a selection of 100% cotton face masks in several prints.
- Natural & Fit Designs offers a selection of black and white face masks with culturally themed slogans.
- Naturalsis72 offers a selection of cotton double lined face masks for children and adults in several prints.
- Napp2reality offers a selection of face masks in culturally themed prints.
- Natural Hair Shop offers a selection of 100% cotton face masks in various prints for adults and children.
- Negris LeBlum offers a 5 layer reusable filtered face mask in several colors.
- Neville Wisdom offers a selection of reversible face masks in black and white.
- Ocacia offers African print face masks in sets of three.
- Öfuurë offers a selection of African print face masks made of 100% cotton with a filter slot.
- Reflektion Design offers double layered face masks for adults and children in Ankara fabric that is 100% cotton.
- Renee’s Armoire offers a face shield attached to clear glasses.
- Sammy B offers diverse types of face masks in different sizes.
- Simply Cecily offers a selection of face masks in African prints for children and adults.
- Sonson offers a selection of 100% cotton face masks in colorful prints. Some are reversible.
- Stähca Huis offers a selection of face masks made from upcycled cotton for both adults and children.
- Studio 189 offers a selection of face masks made of cotton from Ghana.
- Taylor Jay offers a selection of face masks made from repurposed cotton.
- The Retell Closet offers a selection of print face masks .
- Thesa Stylista offers face masks in a variety of textures and styles (e.g., sequined, plain).
- Tia Adeola offers a selection of face masks with ruffles.
- Tiki Clothing Co. offers a selection of polyester face masks with the company logo.
- Tufafii offers a selection of 100% cotton triple layered face masks with a filter and pocket.
- Undra Celeste offers a cotton blend floral print face mask for adults and children.
- Vintage Jewelry offers a selection of cotton face masks in a variety of prints for adults and children.
- Virtuous Creations offers a selection of double layered 100% cotton face masks with a slot for a filter.
- Wandizi offers face masks in sets of ten, made of double ply cotton.
- Xnasozi offers double sided face masks in 100% African wax print cotton.
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References
- Centers for Disease Control. “Recommendation regarding the use of cloth face coverings, especially in areas off significant community based transmission.” 3 April 2020. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover.html
- Gulino, Elizabeth. “How to properly wear a face covering according to a doctor.” 3 April, 2020. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/properly-wear-face-mask-according-210728914.html
- Wamsley, Laurel & Aubrey, Allison. “Corona virus FAQs: Is a homemade mask effective? And what’s the best way to wear one?” 3 April, 2020. https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/04/03/826996154/coronavirus-faqs-is-a-homemade-mask-effective-and-whats-the-best-way-to-wear-one?utm_source=pocket-newtab

Great post!
Thanks Emma!