The CDC has recommended that in instances where social distancing is impossible, people over the age of 2 should wear non-medical masks in public. They are saying the masks are meant to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and help people who may have the it and do not know it, from transmitting the virus to others. As of last week, in states like New Jersey, this is now required.
If you’re looking to purchase cloth face masks, several local businesses as well as online retailers are now selling them. Some of them in fun patterns and many are even giving back for each purchase made or simply charging to cover the expenses of making the masks.
Local Retailers:
Sasha Avery, local Mendham Mom
Online Retailer + National Brands:
Fits ages 10 – adult. First name monogram available on the mask.
Masks & Gloves available in matching patterns.
For every mask purchased, one will be donated a worker on the frontlines.
Profit from the sales of safety masks will be donated to WHO’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.
For every pack sold, the brand has committed to donating a pack to someone on the front lines in need of protection within the community.
Child & adult sizes available.
Child & adult sizes available.
All purchases help fund the brand’s production of surgical masks and medical gowns.
Available in child and adult sizes. A portion of the proceeds from face covers will go to those in need of them within the Providence, RI community.
MaskClub
For every mask purchased, one is donated to First Responders Children’s Foundation.
Child & adult masks available. Proceeds go to @wearFIGS Frontline Responders FUND.
Toddler, youth & adult sizes. For every mask sold a mask will be donated to Person to Person.
Adult & child masks, monogram available.
DIY Homemade Masks
For an easy DIY, sewing required, pattern click here
For a DIY, no sew, mask tutorial click here
The CDC warns that cloth face coverings should not be placed on children under the age of 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance. 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.
This story was adapted from our sister site, Stamford Moms.
