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cally

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8. My favorite mask is:

Reply to Silent3 (Original post)

Tue Jul 14, 2020, 03:34 PM

Jul 2020

The Vida mask: https://shopvida.com/products/protective-mask
The one I got is slightly different so I can’t guarantee this one works the same. I have noticed that masks that are more structured so they don’t touch your mouth allow me to breathe and talk more easily.

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Any re-usable mask recommendations? [View all] Silent3 Jul 2020 OP

I have about 20 different masks, these are the best by far Green Line Jul 2020 #1

Anything a bit more masculine? Silent3 Jul 2020 #3

The plaid ones have a navy blue that should work Green Line Jul 2020 #5

Maybe try one with ties instead of elastic backtoblue Jul 2020 #2

We're using bandanas or scarves and rubber bands. CrispyQ Jul 2020 #4

A filter would be a must then Silent3 Jul 2020 #6

Amazon sells reusable masks that have filters build in. LisaL Jul 2020 #15

I was out last night& someone was shopping in the store they were just holding with one hand a tra lunasun Jul 2020 #19

The way this is folded it has at least two, maybe three, layers. Ms. Toad Jul 2020 #22

I'm a primary HCW, but quick trips to the grocery store (the ONLY kind I make) I simply use hlthe2b Jul 2020 #7

Thanks I am going to get some tape marlakay Jul 2020 #11

A nose wire will solve that problem. n/t Ms. Toad Jul 2020 #23

My favorite mask is: cally Jul 2020 #8

Do you belong to the site nextdoor marlakay Jul 2020 #9

I like these... jmg257 Jul 2020 #10

You need a mask with nose wire. LisaL Jul 2020 #12

I do a cute cloth mask on top of the nose pinching disposable soothsayer Jul 2020 #14

I found these thinkingagain Jul 2020 #13

I think for your particular issue, it's more about it's affixed to the head blogslut Jul 2020 #16

I notice no one is saying to use surgical masks, which are easy to find these days and Squinch Jul 2020 #17

I did point out that one can now buy surgical masks upthread. LisaL Jul 2020 #18

Good point. Squinch Jul 2020 #20

Make sure you get one with a nose wire - Ms. Toad Jul 2020 #21