😷 How to make a DIY reusable fabric face mask (with filter)

How to make a DIY reusable fabric face mask (with filter) *Update for Homemade Masks* bit.ly/Update_CDC_HomemadeMasks UPDATE: Using Household Items - How to make a DIY reusable fabric face mask (with filter)    • Household Items - 😷 How to make a DIY reus...   Read the article: http://xobonmag.com/project/fabric-fa... Download the template: http://bit.ly/XFaceMaskTemplate From CDC.gov - https://bit.ly/CDC_HomemadeMasks ***************************************************** Do Note: **This mask does not offer 100% protection from any bacteria/virus**, it is just a supplement. https://bit.ly/CDC_HomemadeMasks More importantly, wash your hands regularly with soap and water and maintain good personal hygiene. Dispose of the filter *properly*: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQnZeLdUw... Wash the Mask DAILY Stay safe. Stay Healthy ***************************************************** These are the things that you will need to make the mask: 1. face mask template (see link above) 2. 100% cotton or linen (trimmed to 200mm by 400mm / 8" x 16") for children/teenagers: we suggest 160mm (width) by 365mm (length) ( 6" x 14") 3. non-woven fabric for the filter (e.g. dry wipe) 4. 2 pieces of elastic band (18cm each / 7" each) 5. twist tie (13cm / 5") 6. tailor’s pencil 7. sewing pins 8. a pair of scissors 9. sewing machine 10. iron ***************************************************** Why non-woven ? "Surgical face masks are made with non-woven fabric, which has better bacteria filtration and air permeability while remaining less slippery than woven cloth." Source: https://www.thomasnet.com/articles/ot... Some Examples of Face Mask *Filter Materials* https://bit.ly/XFaceMaskFilterMaterial *We are not an affiliate, but it makes sense they would have these. And, we wanted to know, too. This info should help when you can safely go out to the local craft and/or fabric store. ***************************************************** Follow Xobon: Facebook:   / xobon   Instagram:   / xobonmag   Music: “Sunny” by Benjamin Tissot https://www.bensound.com Research: https://bit.ly/CDC_HomemadeMasks https://www.nap.edu/read/11637/chapte... https://www.nap.edu/read/11637/chapte... https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/... https://www.inda.org/about-nonwovens/