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39. Also useful as the middle fabric is "nonwoven fabric" like iron-on interfacing. It's quite

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protective, and was recommended at the very beginning of the epidemic.

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New mask guidelines [View all] CountAllVotes Jun 2020 OP

I heard on CNN that protesters should be wearing goggles BigmanPigman Jun 2020 #1

Good idea indeed! CountAllVotes Jun 2020 #9

I got my goggles delivered 2 weeks ago BigmanPigman Jun 2020 #20

I suspect they're right Jarqui Jun 2020 #17

Beer goggles don't count. :) n/t brewens Jun 2020 #21

I have masks cut out already I have not made. ProudMNDemocrat Jun 2020 #2

Three layers of different material CountAllVotes Jun 2020 #4

My wife sews Blecht Jun 2020 #23

Yes, my sister made some with a pocket, to change out blue shop paper or coffee filters. Very nice. Midnight Writer Jun 2020 #31

I think different materials would be cotton and silk, for instance. LisaL Jun 2020 #27

Also useful as the middle fabric is "nonwoven fabric" like iron-on interfacing. It's quite Nay Jun 2020 #39

I have 2 with interfacing. ProudMNDemocrat Jun 2020 #41

Yes, it's the "swiss cheese" concept Maeve Jun 2020 #43

See Post No. 44, below. I found the WHO info. KY_EnviroGuy Jun 2020 #45

Rayon and thick batik cloth have been recommended. dixiegrrrrl Jun 2020 #54

NPR ran a story that scientists tested many fabrics and nylon, like nylon hose summer_in_TX Jun 2020 #13

The next best thing is microfiber CountAllVotes Jun 2020 #14

Nylon hose is supposed to go over your cotton mask to keep it in place and prevent air from LisaL Jun 2020 #29

Ah! Good tip! nt Buckeye_Democrat Jun 2020 #30

I missed that detail. summer_in_TX Jun 2020 #57

Inner paper towel JT45242 Jun 2020 #3

A paper towel? CountAllVotes Jun 2020 #15

As long as it's nonwoven it's supposed to be somewhat effective catrose Jun 2020 #18

Shop towels supposedly make for good filters. LisaL Jun 2020 #26

No to dryer sheets. They are toxic. StarryNite Jun 2020 #19

The Residual Perfume Is Annoying, Too ProfessorGAC Jun 2020 #53

I believe this has always been their guideline. Each layer is also supposed to be with the grain of BamaRefugee Jun 2020 #5

Why are they saying to wear a cotton bandana CountAllVotes Jun 2020 #7

It's NOT TRUE that there is NO protection with a bandana. There is less protection, pnwmom Jun 2020 #38

The term "NEW GUIDANCE" is used as of yesterday CountAllVotes Jun 2020 #11

They used to say 4 layers of fabric, so I guess 3 layers is new BamaRefugee Jun 2020 #16

The stores are open here in Texas and hardly a soul was wearing a mask today Javaman Jun 2020 #6

You are so right! CountAllVotes Jun 2020 #8

I have a few N95s. But the cloth ones I have, have an opening for a filter. bamagal62 Jun 2020 #10

So where to you get the filter from? CountAllVotes Jun 2020 #22

they've been coopted by the trump cabal barbtries Jun 2020 #28

I've already been sewing masks with 3 layers - 2 layers of 100% cotton print fabric... ARPad95 Jun 2020 #12

Can't find masks? Here's some ideas... Buckeye_Democrat Jun 2020 #24

A lot of cotton masks have two layers and then a pocket for a filter. LisaL Jun 2020 #25

No.. do not throw away your masks. They do work to flatten the curve. They do not fully protect YOU. lambchopp59 Jun 2020 #32

Excellent advice. Buckeye_Democrat Jun 2020 #33

Which brand? SheltieLover Jun 2020 #34

Powered air-purifying respirator. Buckeye_Democrat Jun 2020 #35

I might consider something like this CountAllVotes Jun 2020 #48

If it makes you feel more secure... Buckeye_Democrat Jun 2020 #51

Those are extremely expensive. LisaL Jun 2020 #55

Yes, and they seem like overkill except for... Buckeye_Democrat Jun 2020 #56

PAPR-- powered air purifying respirator lambchopp59 Jun 2020 #59

This From Test Results Vivid Lizard Jun 2020 #36

Cotton and chiffon is what I've been using to make mine MANative Jun 2020 #37

The 2nd part of the tweet is what we've been told to do for a few months now Kaleva Jun 2020 #40

Masks should be three layers thick to be most effective. FTFY. uncle ray Jun 2020 #42

Here's the information you are seeking.... KY_EnviroGuy Jun 2020 #44

Thank you! CountAllVotes Jun 2020 #47

My wife sewed some masks using baby burp-cloths mokawanis Jun 2020 #46

Doctor on MSNBC a week or so ago said that Liberal In Texas Jun 2020 #49

I got some KN95s. They are not hard to breathe through at all-at least for me. LisaL Jun 2020 #50

That was what I got from China CountAllVotes Jun 2020 #52

Kick kick burrowowl Jun 2020 #58