Where Are Face Masks Required?
Facing Your Face Mask Duties: A List of Statewide Orders (updated regularly)
Face masks are currently being recommended for use in public, for shopping, and on public transportation by CDC.gov and state and local governments “to slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others.”
“The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance.” c|Net 2020, Apr 21
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What Materials Are Used In Roaddude Face Masks?
In accordance with research done by the World Health Organization in regards to fabric face coverings and transmission of virus pathogens, updated 2020 June 7, all masks I make for the public are made of multiple layers of differently woven fabric.
My masks have a 100% cotton front cover (typically batik or quilting 100% cotton fabric), a cotton blend lining, and a white knit inner layer that can be used as filter pocket. The only mask I currently sell that is different is the all Brown, which has a cotton blend front. All others are 100% cotton front and constructed as described. Thread used in all masks is polyester, as it is far more durable, resists rot more, and stands repeated washing/drying better than cotton thread.
Multiple layers of differently woven fabric greatly reduces the possibility of spread or transmission of pathogens. My own early research when deciding how I would construct my masks found the same testing lab results. All masks I’ve made from the beginning have been constructed of multiple layers of differently woven fabric. I was tickled to see the WHO confirm this research in their update on June 07.
Other details:
– All mask-making fabrics and materials are washed/hot and dried/high upon arrival. All completed face masks are washed/dried again, immediately before bagging in ziplocks for shipping or curbside pickup. My hands are washed thoroughly and repeatedly throughout the day. I wear a mask during wash/dry/bagging.
– All masks I produce can be machine washed/hot and tumble dried/high. It is easier though, and far less wasteful, to hand-wash your mask daily. Use your favorite hand, face, bath, or dish soap in the same manner as you wash your hands; soaped up for a full 20 seconds or more and rinsed under hot water. I wash mine daily this way with water as hot as I can stand, squeeze dry, roll them in a towel to further blot dry, then put them in the dryer on Cotton/High. They can also be hung to dry, though I prefer drying in the dryer and placing in a clean ziplock right away.
– To help reduce potential contamination, all masks I sell come with two ziplocks; one marked with a green “Clean” sticker and one marked with a red “Worn” sticker, so you always have a known clean ziplock in which to place your clean face masks.
– If you wear a mask for work or other lengths of time, a 3-pack is recommended: 1 to wear, 1 to switch out if needed (no fun to wear a mask you just sneezed in, for example), and 1 in laundry.
Where Are Face Masks Donated?
It’s mask time in America.
To help ensure the virus does not spread, the wearing of face masks and cloth face coverings is highly recommended.
It’s the smart, considerate, thing to do, both for yourself and others.
Your order helps purchase materials to make more masks for donation. Various organizations have different requirements and donated masks are made, as much as possible, in styles and method suggested by hospitals in response to the virus crisis.
Face masks are donated through distribution organizations like getusppe.org, mask-match.com, joann fabrics, local sewing shops, and to organizations and individuals suggested by customers.
As the need in hospitals decreases, I will concentrate on elder care, shelters, and suggestions from customers.
Have a suggestion or know someone who needs a mask though can’t afford one?
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“The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance.” c|Net 2020, Apr 21
How can I order face masks?
Fabric Face Masks & Cloth Coverings Made in Maine
Made in America. Shipped Nationwide. Available curbside in Portland.
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Please consult the Sizing Guide before ordering to ensure best fit.
Thank you for your orders and support!
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