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masks

Nadine O — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 20:11:51 GMT

I want to thank the person that suggested celebrityonair for face masks. I just received mine in less than a week and they are awesome. They are made by the Carol Wior swimsuit company so they aren't cotton, but they are awesome and cute!!

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kaydee50 — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 20:15:44 GMT

I just made my own following the instructions of the Surgeon General on the cdc.gov website. Used a Chicago Bears bandana and it works quite well. Can't wait to wear it--LOL!!!

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on the bay — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 20:38:21 GMT

@Nadine O -

Are they breathable?

Also are they made of swimsuit material? They are cute but I think that would be hot if they are the same material.

What did you think?

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Scooby Doo — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 21:04:40 GMT

I received mine yesterday. They are polyester and very light and breathable. They probably need a liner. I do like them for the fit.

Today I received the ones I ordered from headcovers dot com. I like these better. They are also light but they are a double layer. Made of bamboo viscose and the second layer is treated with a water resistant finish which minimizes droplets penetrating the mask. There is a template included for cutting a filter that inserts into the inner pocket of the mask.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 21:59:35 GMT

Hmmmm, I don't recall seeing "cute" on the CDC specifications.

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alohakz — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 23:08:50 GMT

just a heads up...stick with cotton masks...not only for the breathability...but also...the swimsuit/spandex ones stretch out TERRIBLY...after a week it wouldn't even stay up on my face...

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willdob3 — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 01:22:01 GMT

@Scooby Doo wrote:
I received mine yesterday. They are polyester and very light and breathable. They probably need a liner. I do like them for the fit.
Today I received the ones I ordered from headcovers dot com. I like these better. They are also light but they are a double layer. Made of bamboo viscose and the second layer is treated with a water resistant finish which minimizes droplets penetrating the mask. There is a template included for cutting a filter that inserts into the inner pocket of the mask.

@Scooby Doo

Thank you for mentioning the headcovers site. The place I ordered from at the beginning of the month canceled on me so I have been looking for a new one to order. I just placed an order and it sounds like they will be able to fill it.

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RealtyGal2 — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 09:47:14 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
Hmmmm, I don't recall seeing "cute" on the CDC specifications.

But why not get "cute" masks if they fit the other specifications and we need to wear them?

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tototwo — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 12:21:45 GMT

I agree with @RealtyGal2 -- since our masks are very prominent and probably the first thing people see on us, why not be "cute" and (dare I say it?) "fashionable."

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granddi — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 14:01:39 GMT

Q is offering V37380 for $1.00 each plus shipping.

I put them in my cart then deleted.

I think these paper masks should be about 35c each.

Not going to panic buy this offering

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wagirl — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 14:30:36 GMT

Been making mine--found a free pattern on Pinterest and am using up the quilting cotton and old pillow cases, I have--work very well and easy to clean-

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luvmyteddy4 — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 14:33:35 GMT

we have several people on Next Door making masks for free. I picked up one yesterday and its pretty. It is hot though but I wore it to the store. I have the paper ones that I bought for painting years ago but I like this one.

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Bird mama — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 14:36:27 GMT

I ordered these from Lucky Brand the other day

What appealed to me about these was that if you bought a 5 pack ($25, free s/h) 5 were donated to those in need. It seemed win-win to me.

This is one time I paid attention to emails from retailers

It wasn't long before Lucky Brand posted this:

"We just sold out of our first batch of 4,000 face masks, and donations are on their way to our community partners—thanks to customers like you.

The good news is we're working around the clock with our LA factory to make more. We’re only selling what we have to avoid long wait times, so when you place your order, you can rest easy that your face masks will arrive soon."

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willdob3 — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 16:12:53 GMT

@RealtyGal2 wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
Hmmmm, I don't recall seeing "cute" on the CDC specifications.
But why not get "cute" masks if they fit the other specifications and we need to wear them?

@RealtyGal2

I must be an exception to the “cute” rule. While I understand the need for masks and would rather see someone wearing them than not, I find the appearance of them, when worn by people in public, to be a bit of a shock to my system. The dark or bright ones jump out and alarm me for a second when I see them. I want my mask to be a solid, neutral color that blends in as much as possible.

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TennisCaptain — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 20:33:08 GMT

Thanks Scooby Doo for recommending the headcovers site. I placed an order today.

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Pink123 — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:11:21 GMT

@Bird mama Those are so cute in denim color, thanks! I just ordered some nice white cotton ones from Amazon. Pack of 6 with good reviews. Got them today and very nice.

I can't breathe through the paper ones, they are hot, and they also scratch and irritate my skin. The cotton is so soft.

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Bird mama — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:42:12 GMT

@Pink123 I feel like I'm in limbo with the masks I ordered from Lucky Brand. I placed the order last Friday morning, paid through paypal and received an order confirmation. When I didn't hear anything by last night I checked my order status and they didn't know who I was and had no record of the order. I sent an email and screen shot of the 'we don't know you' message on their website last night. Today, the paypal payment went through so I'll give it a few more days and will hopefully hear something, lol.

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Pink123 — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 03:25:52 GMT

@Bird mama wrote:
@Pink123 I feel like I'm in limbo with the masks I ordered from Lucky Brand. I placed the order last Friday morning, paid through paypal and received an order confirmation. When I didn't hear anything by last night I checked my order status and they didn't know who I was and had no record of the order. I sent an email and screen shot of the 'we don't know you' message on their website last night. Today, the paypal payment went through so I'll give it a few more days and will hopefully hear something, lol.

@Bird mama Oh no, I hope your order will be straightened out and you get them soon. Many shopping sites have been a little weird lately. Please let us know when you receive and how you like them.

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RollTide2008 — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 04:14:03 GMT

My mask is monogrammed with my initials.

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ALRATIBA — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:55:24 GMT

I made a couple from a LOGO t-shirt that I was going to donate. Really pretty tie/dyed fabric. Found instructions on Facebook. No sew. Rubber bands and staples.