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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- Aleeya Marie (advertisement) offers a selection of pleated, dual layered poly fabric face masks with a pocket for a filter.
- Alicia Jones (advertisement) has face masks made of recycled polyester and 22% spandex, or 100% organic cotton with a pocket for a filter. Kids’ sizes are available.
- Black Art Matters Shop (advertisement) offers a selection of polyester and double layered face masks with cultural themes.
- By Keeks With Love (advertisement) offers a selection of customizable face masks in Ankara fabrics that have 3 layers.
- Candid Art (advertisement) has face masks made of two layers 100% cotton. Solids and prints are available.
- DAMC Designs (advertisement) offers a selection of polyester and double layered face masks that are colorful and thematic. Kids’ sizes are available.
- 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 solid colored and print face masks with a filter. Face masks for children are also available.
- Laura Shafer (advertisement) has face masks made of recycled polyester and 22% spandex, or 100% organic cotton with a pocket for a filter. Kids’ sizes are available.
- Linoto (advertisement) offers face masks in 100% natural linen. Sizes include small (for children), medium (for adult females) and large (for adult males). Many solid colors are 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.
- Öfuurë (advertisement) offers a selection of African print face masks made of 100% cotton with a filter slot. Use our links for a 10% discount.
- 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.
- Stephanie Hill Ross (advertisement) has face masks made of 2 layers of 100% organic cotton with adjustable straps. Kids’ sizes are available. Masks have a pocket for a filter.
- Synthia Saint James (advertisement) has face masks made of recycled polyester and 22% spandex, or 100% organic cotton with a pocket for a filter. Kids’ sizes are available.
- The Pairabirds (advertisement) offers a selection of pleated, dual layered poly fabric face masks with a pocket for a filter.
- 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.
- Wandizi (advertisement) offers a large selection of cotton face masks in 10 piece sets. A variety of prints and are available.
- 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.
- Best Face Forward offers a selection of cotton blend face masks that are doubled layered with a filter pocket.
- Daniela Tabois offers a selection of bridal face masks made that incorporate lace.
- Dashiki Pride offers a selection of African print face masks with a filter. Kids’ face masks are available.
- Diva Kurves offers polyester stretch face masks in several prints.
- Gideon’s Needle offers double sided face masks for children made from wax print cotton.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mixed Up Clothing offers a selection of 100% cotton face masks in several prints.
- Reflektion Design offers double layered face masks for adults and children in Ankara fabric that is 100% cotton.
- Sonson offers a selection of 100% cotton face masks in colorful prints. Some are reversible.
- Taylor Jay offers a selection of face masks made from repurposed cotton.
- Tiki Clothing Co. offers a selection of polyester face masks with the company logo.
- Undra Celeste offers a cotton blend floral print face mask for adults and children.
- Virtuous Creations offers a selection of double layered 100% cotton face masks with a slot for a filter.
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In reviewing these face masks I hope you find one that works for you.
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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
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Great post!
Thanks Emma!