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If You're Looking for Face Masks That Tie...

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

I like masks that tie, because the backs of my ears won't get irritated, and any type of ear loop can be in the way when putting on or taking off sunglasses (or regular glasses, for those that wear them).

These washable, reusable, organic cotton face masks with a pocket for adding a disposable filter from Avocado Green Mattress Company are great. You can get a four-pack for $30. (They even have child-size four-packs, also for $30.) Hubs ordered a four-pack from here, and they are really nice.

I didn't know that Hubs had ordered masks, so I ordered two sets of five cotton face masks for $25 from Matteo in Los Angeles. Made with two layers of 100% extra long staple cotton, 225-thread count percale, with linen ties. These are great. I plan to get some natural dyes and dye some of them, just for the fun of it.

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Kathsgrdn

3 years ago

Can't stand the tie ones, very annoying, they fall down all the time. I hated wearing them when I worked in the hospital in an isolation room. Had to wear one yesterday when I went to get my CT at the local hospital. ( I was told to go in through the ER entrance a week or more ago when they called with information about the CT.)

They made me take my cloth mask off and put their tied one on. When I went to the registration desk they had the main entrance open and were giving out the ones that loop around the ears. Grrr. Spent about 2 1/2 hours having to retie that stupid thing over and over again.

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Jasdip
3 years ago
I like ties, I tried wearing loops once and they drove me crazy.

I was talking to a friend yesterday and mentioned wearing t-shirt sleeve coverings. He does too, he said he can't breathe wearing regular masks. Easy to make and tie around my neck with a loop over my head.

There are lots of videos (I just tried searching for the one I use) but they're too laborious.....measuring, etc. I'm not doing any of that, LOL.

I used one from Facebook.
sjerin
3 years ago
Thanks for posting these, Lindsey!
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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Those from the mattress company are not a good fit, the sides gap terribly. It could be that the fabric is too bulky or a bad design for the sides and ties.

I wish everyone that offers masks would show them on a few people so we could see exactly how they would fit,or not fit so well. I don't like the elastic around the ears either. That's why I chose the design I did to make. I see new designs every day on you tube. Some new ones that I am going to try have a wider band that goes around the neck and closes with velcro.

Similar to this one

https://youtu.be/eiIdeqHwvQ8
lisa_fla
3 years ago
I guess everyone has their own preference. I love my elastic loop one. So easy to take on and off. I’ve worn it with glasses occasionally and didn’t experience any issues I’m thinking of getting another.
PKponder TX Z7B
3 years ago
I like the loops with an 'earsaver' made from wide elastic with cute buttons on each end to hook the ear loops around. It's so hard to breathe with masks on. I'd rather just stay home!
sleeperblues
3 years ago
I don't mind the tie one when I have a hair covering on, like in the OR. But the tie ones on a bare head are annoying, my hair gets caught in them or looks goofy. I prefer the loops behind the ears for my personal masks.

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