#Maskerade mask free
We have not found conclusive studies about the best way to wash them, so please feel free to reach out if you have reliable, science-based resources about this. You can also boil the mask in a pot with water for 5 minutes or more if you prefer not to run a high temperature cycle on your washing machine for washing just one mask (or just wash with all your bedsheets if you do!). Worn or dirty fabric will not be protective. If you are recycling fabric (which we encourage!), please ensure it is clean and in good shape.
Regardless of the origins of the fabric, it is VERY IMPORTANT to wash the fabric at 90☌ before you start making the masks, after you finish making it, and after each use (more information about using and caring for them here). We are working with recycled materials and a few new fabrics. Polyester or other less breathable fabrics will not work as well, due to the moisture produced with breathing. At this point, it is also important to consider that we might have to use what is available to us, but cotton is the most appropriate material (whether stretch or not, as denim is also made from cotton), because it also allows us to breathe while wearing the mask. Other resources advise to use heavier non stretch fabrics such as denim.
Research shows that cotton is a better fabric than others. According to this study about the best materials/fabrics to use, 100% cotton t-shirt material has been tested to be 50% effective in comparison to other materials. We have preferred this model over others because it uses strings to tie instead of elastics, which means it can adjust to different head sizes and is more durable, as elastic might stretch easily when washed frequently on high temperatures. Also, elastic strings are harder to make at home because of diverse facial measurements and they can hurt your ears if too tight. You can see the step by step instructions below, or rock out to the video tutorial above. After the overwhelming response on social media, both from people wanting to make them and organizations in need, Lisa felt the need to create her own pattern that is just as effective but very easy and fast to sew, made for anyone who has basic knowledge of using a sewing machine. The model we propose is an adaptation of the essener, a pattern published by the Fire Brigade from Essen, Germany. Some have a “nose wire” and in this case it is useful to mold the wire around your nose for a better fit to your face. If the mask does not fit well, it will not be helpful.
Information about the different models all highlight the importance of covering the nose, mouth and chin, and to make it as tight as possible around the face (while remaining comfortable).
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