How to make a face mask

[pwd72s]

Without sewing, using a shop towel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7oE65D4jGk

[juanbenae]

I just went to my old racing gear bag and got my baclava out. lil nappy with firballs but ill be donning it to the market...

[flatbutt]

Originally Posted by juanbenae

I just went to my old racing gear bag and got my baclava out. lil nappy with firballs but ill be donning it to the market...

Isn't that a Greek dessert?

[Baz]

Originally Posted by pwd72s

Without sewing, using a shop towel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7oE65D4jGk

I have some N95's but your video would come in handy also for some folks, Paul.....

[Scott Douglas]

My wife has been getting creative with her scrap material.

[Jim Richards]

This might be a hit at the pool hall.

[Aurel]

The question is does a shop towel filter particles at N95 level?
Otherwise very nice and simple way to make them.

[flatbutt]

Originally Posted by Aurel

The question is does a shop towel filter particles at N95 level?
Otherwise very nice and simple way to make them.

I have no real idea what the pore size of a shop towel is but I'd bet a goodly sum that it's waaaay bigger than a virus which are typically 20-400 ish nanometers.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Aurel

The question is does a shop towel filter particles at N95 level?
Otherwise very nice and simple way to make them.

Probably would need at least a double layer, which if you could still breath through would also provide a bit of a cardio workout.....

[aigel]

I keep reading this argument, that the virus is 300 nm hence a filter doesn't cut it. Let's clarify that the virus is not flying around by itself, 300 nanometers in diameter. They are attached to spit particles which are much larger. 10 um and up. Most are 100 um and up.



https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2843952/

So

a) an N95 mask will totally cut these particles and protect you to a high level
b) we are starting to wear face masks because we want to keep the spit IN

G

[pwd72s]

I'm just guessing, but I'd imagine a shop towel mask might filter better than coughing into your sleeve. Might be wrong, though...

Also, try finding a N95 in this town..."sorry, all are going to medical personnel only."

[Scott Douglas]

My wife has just finished making 50 masks for family and a few friends.



We will mail them off tomorrow morning since we're not traveling anywhere.

[stevej37]

Originally Posted by Baz

I have some N95's but your video would come in handy also for some folks, Paul.....

I followed this video...worked out perfectly. Fit on my face and looked good.

[rfuerst911sc]

I showed the video to my wife this morning , 10 minutes later she produced two masks . They fit fine and I shared the video link with several family members . Can't hurt to know how to make these .

[Jolly Amaranto]

This has been floating around on the internet. Don't know how accurate it is or if it accounts for a virus contained in water droplets. As with anything on the internet, it may be questionable.

[Aurel]

Worse come to worse, there are always alternatives.

[island911]

Here is a nice minimalist look.



Or if ya want some sparkle...



Mask, Gloves, hand sanitizer... Yep, all good.

Seriously, I watched one guy go into a store wearing a bandanna like a thief.

I've seen people ride their bikes wearing surgery masks.

This is all a bit over the top these days.

[stevej37]

Originally Posted by Baz

I have some N95's but your video would come in handy also for some folks, Paul.....

The paper clips in the folds give it a flexible nose fit. Keeps the air intake thru the mask instead of around it. Great job.

[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by Baz

I have some N95's but your video would come in handy also for some folks, Paul.....

After watching my wife spend an inordinate amount of time building cloth masks, I sent her the attached video.

She loved it and she’ll have some made tomorrow I’m sure.