I spend some time sourcing beautiful fabrics. All but two fabrics are 100% cotton. Although a cotton mix is regarded as appropriate for mask coverings, I prefer to use 100% cotton, as is it softer on the skin. I use a mixture of craft cotton and cotton poplin which are durable, lightweight, breathable and have a lovely soft texture.

 

masks  are made with a third layer in the middle, to provide extra filtering.  For the PLEATED masks, this is cotton calico and for the CURVED masks, this is a cotton flannel, thus making the masks consisting of three layers of cotton around the mouth and nose. 

 

When making masks for under 6’s , I choose to use a plain cotton panel , as apposed to the 100%  cotton flannel. Because the plain cotton in lighter and their lungs are smaller,  this  allows for easier breathing 

 

straps are made from stretch jersey for comfort as apposed to elastic .

 

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They are machine washable ( up to a 60 degree wash) however allowing  to steep in boiling water is just as efficient. If not easier and quicker 🙂

 

SIZING:

 

CURVED 

 

X-SMALL, SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE 

 

X-SMALL: age 3-6

SMALL: age 7-9 

( if you are ordering XS OR S ,  please provide child’s age as this helps with adjusting the straps.

 

 

Medium or large for adults ..

 

The medium (typically for women)sits at approx 146mm from below the chin up the face and 146mm again, from the top of the nose to behind the ear ( this includes stretched ear straps). 

 

Large ( typically for men) sits at approx 160mm from below the chin up the face and 160mm again, from the top of the nose to behind the ear ( this includes stretched ear straps). 

 

 

 PLEATED 

 

X-SMALL, SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE 

 

X-SMALL: age 3-6

SMALL: age 7-9 

( if you are ordering XS OR S ,  please provide child’s age as this helps with adjusting the straps.

 

 

Medium or large for adults ..

 

Medium: length of masks ( NOT including straps) is approx 180mm

 

Large: length of mask (NOT including straps) is approx 210mm