Best mask

KCDiva · ‎03-09-2010

What is your favorite mask? I have several but was thinking of getting one that you wear around your back and you pull it up over your face. There are several brands like this. I will be traveling to see my daughter and granddaughter so I will be wearing for hours on a plane. Any suggestions? thank you

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

@KCDiva I don't have any that string around my back but I do have several that string around the back of my head. They are reversible, come in various colors, triple cloth & by Levi's. For me they are the most comfortable. When driving around town, I can undo the bottom straps.

All of my masks are my "best masks/favorite." The medical pleated ones I wear around my building. I have them in 3 colors - blue, pink & yellow. I also keep a pack in my car as a backup (Plan B).

My cloth masks I wear when out & about town. I have many colors to match what I have on. If I have to pick a favorite, it would be my reversible masks.

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

Eileen in Virginia · ‎08-25-2010

I don't usually wear a mask for prolonged periods of time, as you will on your flight. I've got several different kinds of masks, but don't think I've seen the one you mentioned. I like the Vera Bradley masks. They come in pretty patterns, are washable and have a pocket where you can insert a thin charcoal filter that you can buy from VB orAmazon. They're made in China, so I always wash them in a mesh bag on the delicate cycle and line dry them before I wear them.

Tricolor · ‎04-19-2010

Just bought FIrm Grip at Home Depot and they are washable. They come in a box of 16 for $39. I like that they are a triple layer and very comfortable. They also don't hurt the ears with their straps.

msgb · ‎08-30-2010

We have a few different kinds.

The one I like the most is one I purchased from the company that I purchase my compression stockings. (I have had a DVT in the past and must wear a strong medical grade compression on that leg each day).

The company is Ames Walker.

I bought one for my mother (who is 87) I think that is the one that she likes to wear when she is out as well.

I hope you are able to find one that is comfortable and works well for you.

patbz · ‎03-10-2010

Given the latest data, I no longer will wear a bandana or a gaiter but I have many others and in Summer Old Navy are my favs (cute, comfortable and breathable, also cheap).

momoftwo2007 · ‎04-19-2015

The one that I have that the strings go on the back of your head instead of your face is from Los Angeles Apparels. I have not worn them for hours on end, so I don't know how comfortable they are for hours. (I only go on short errands to the store with masks so far). Another one that I

LindaSal · ‎05-15-2014

@KCDiva Are you talking about a bandana type? Tommie Copper sells those. I have a couple of cloth ones from Flag Shirt, a USA based company that makes the masks here.

They have filters and are hand washable. I like them alot, Mine are blue and white with American flag stars. I actually learned of this company on these forums. I do alternate with disposable masks.

sann · ‎05-30-2012

The one that's the cheapest.

KCDiva · ‎03-09-2010

@patbz wrote:
Given the latest data, I no longer will wear a bandana or a gaiter but I have many others and in Summer Old Navy are my favs (cute, comfortable and breathable, also cheap).

@patbz That's it the gaiter. I was going to buy one of those. Did you find that they are not that safe? That's what I was wondering.