I live in the UK but work for a French company. So when the quarantine requirement gets dropped, I’m expecting to re-start travelling to France, at least occasionally. My understanding is that a mask is obligatory on flights and in airports.
I’ve just had a look on amazon, and every single mask I clicked on had horrible reviews. Obviously, taking one of my cycling Buffs is an option. But if I want to buy a couple of washable, reusable masks, can anyone recommend one?
Buff for me, being a specs wearer the ones with ear elastics are rather annoying to wear
The Adidas ones are supposed to be pretty good, depends if you want a logo or not on your mask.
Mrs OTS has made is some using double layers of buff material with elastic ear loops.
I'm currently delighting Tesco and the Polish supermarket with my Opeth "from a distance I thought that was a vagina' mask.
Buff for me, being a specs wearer the ones with ear elastics are rather annoying to wea
I wear specs and my mother-in-law made us all some that have two elastic loops, one that goes around the nape of your neck, the other across the back of the skull (ie, nothing hooking onto your ears). It also has a pocket in the side which you slide a filter in (coffee filters work fine apparently) so the mask itself can be washed and re-used.
Kinda like this
I’m waiting for some of the Planet X ones as I like the sheep and the bbqing kangaroo.
I’ll be using them in mostly riding in Spain, I was hoping a buff would do something.
JSP force 8 is what the cool kids are wearing this seaseon.
I was going to post this exact same thread as lock down now appears to be well and truly over (without the science to justify?)
Anyone have any experience of these?
https://www.thepeoples.co/products/best-pollution-mask-cycling-face-mask
Is 95% sufficient given most people are using rags? thanks
Because a STW thread isn’t the same without PlanetX
https://www.planetx.co.uk/s?q=Mask
Edit: too slow
My mum and her next door neighbour are making them and have a shop on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FourshoreStudios
These are the ones I've stocked up on. Pocket for a filter (both of which can be washed) and a built in nose shape adjuster thing. Adjusted with a toggle rather than elastic which makes them more comfortable for longer. I've got some plain black. The inside material is a different colour so you don't try to put it back on with the contaminated side facing in.
PX skull and crossbones, Tour Of Flanders and the sheep ones ftw (they missed a trick with the red polka dot one by not turning the dots into Coronavirus spikes). 😆
Will public transport accept buff-alikes as masks?
Personalised so it works in video conferences and you don't catch a computer virus
An old bra, just make sure you use the left cup.
My left, or your left?
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works really well with a cape to keep the rain off as well....
If you like sleeping bags..... Snugpak are now making them (only £4 each).
https://www.snugpak.com/outdoor/snugpak-ranges/snugpak-face-cover-range
An old bra, just make sure you use the left cup.
Presumably to avoid looking like a right tit?
Christ, I hope some of these suggestions are just to permit you to travel/visit in places that require a mask. I hope no one thinks pulling a Buff over their mouth is going to do anything much!
If you're serious about preventing yourself from spreading a possible unidentified infection (good on you) try and find an N95 mask through a legitimate supplier, or something else that's been proven through testing to limit the spread of viral infections (N95 are in critical supply).
One reason we're not mandated to wear a mask everywhere, is that most would end up wearing some up-cycled tights, yet the false sense of security, corresponding lack of social distancing (and little-to-no protection) would likely just lead to an increase in avoidable infection. Even an N95 mask isn't very effective without proper procedure (don't adjust it, remove it to have a drink, single use etc!).
There's tonnes of peer-reviewed research out there on this, but for reference an N95 mask can be 95-99% effective when used correctly, whereas homemade masks can be at 5% or even lower. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acsnano.0c03252
If you simply want something to allow you access to a mask-only area, get something cheap and comfortable and practise social distancing.
Presumably to avoid looking like a right tit?
😂👏👏
Christ, I hope some of these suggestions are just to permit you to travel/visit in places that require a mask. I hope no one thinks pulling a Buff over their mouth is going to do anything much!
Now those people’s Cycling masks....
That exhalation valve, if that’s like My Respro I’m not sure it’s filtered 🙁
Here in Germany we're required to wear a mask in all shops, including shopping centres, and on public transport.
A scarf, a buff or basically any covering over the mouth and nose suffices.
Mostly placebo, imo, and have written that word on one of the fabric paper marks (mate in China sent us 100 masks). I chuck the masks in the wash, too.
Strangely you don't need a mask if sitting in a restaurant or church but you do need one elsewhere.
Surely its the excuse you have all been waiting for to crack out the military surplus!
I think this would be a good look.
Christ, I hope some of these suggestions are just to permit you to travel/visit in places that require a mask. I hope no one thinks pulling a Buff over their mouth is going to do anything much!
If you’re serious about preventing yourself from spreading a possible unidentified infection (good on you) try and find an N95 mask through a legitimate supplier, or something else that’s been proven through testing to limit the spread of viral infections (N95 are in critical supply)
There's a reason (besides shortages and prioritising healthcare workers) that no one's recommending N-95 or FFP-3 masks for general use by the public and that's because the wearing of masks (in daily life) isn't to try and halt transmission but just to reduce it in order to limit the increase to the R number that will result from restrictions being lifted. In a similar way 2m distancing was a compromise, 10m would have been more effective but highly impractical - as is the wearing of a N-95/FFP-3 mask which can noticeably restrict breathing.
Yes there's a danger people that get their medical knowledge/advice from Facebook may think a thin cotton mask provides immunity but that's a large part of why the government didn't mandate mask wearing during early lock down and is now only just advising their use in most situations - with a lot of accompanying warnings about using them correctly.
I bought a box of 50 of the 3-ply loop-ear masks from Boots online. Use them for visits to the doc and dentist so far. Seem fine. Have the wire so you can get a decent fit on the bridge of your nose if you wear glasses.
Have a few cheap cycling buffs too I've used.
I’ve ordered some from your mum too. They look a bit different.
Thanks, she's just started making the ones for your order (they are made to order). Should be in the post on Wednesday.
I’ve realised that I’ve bought the ones @Onzadog mentioned, not the ones that @Creg mentioned…
😆 no worries
TBH I'm with lewzz10, the filtration is going to be nigh on non-existent. If you can comfortably wear it for extended periods then it has next to zero value. I'd imagine those N95 masks will require a proper face fit test as well to be of any use (I was surprised a while back when I had to attend a face fit test for the disposable masks "we" use at work).
Surely its the excuse you have all been waiting for to crack out the [s]military surplus[/s] bedroom attire!
FTFY.
I love Reg Mombasa so I’ve ordered a couple of the Planet X ones. Worth it just for his designs. I need to plan on going somewhere now so that I can wear them!
The masks have arrived. Look good and seem well made and comfortable. Please say thank you to her
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FourshoreStudioshighly recommended
Businees meeting? Surely you want a silk one that doubles as a pocket square too
If your employer expects you travel, they should provide suitable masks foc.
Alternatively, you choose and claim on expenses.
If your employer expects you travel, they should provide suitable masks foc.
Alternatively, you choose and claim on expenses.
This
Or with the new world order oversees business travel is banned as it’s just stupid.
TBH I’m with lewzz10, the filtration is going to be nigh on non-existent. If you can comfortably wear it for extended periods then it has next to zero value.
It's not supposed to filter out virus particles, you half-wits, it's to stop you spreading droplets when you breathe or cough that *contain* the virus.
I bought the PADI one - recycled plastic with some PM2.5 filters included.
https://www.padigear.net/collections/new-accessories/products/scuba-diver-recycled-plastic-cloth-face-mask-5-filters?variant=32292994842701
What flaperon says
The mask you wear for when you cannot social distance is to stop you leaving a cloud of infectious droplets behind you ie to stop you infecting others - a basic cloth mask will do this to a decent level - maybe 70% reduction maybe more depending on the studies you look at.
The high level masks to stop you breathing in others droplets need to be professionally fitted, are expensive and are horribly uncomfortable
This is about reducing the chances of YOU infecting others not to stop others infecting you
It’s not supposed to filter out virus particles, you half-wits, it’s to stop you spreading droplets when you breathe or cough that *contain* the virus.
Please Flaperon, before calling me a halfwit check what I actually posted and see that I claimed nothing different. The effectiveness I referred to was in the spread of droplets through different materials. I also make clear that I understand the masks are to stop you spreading an infection to others.
Thank you.
The mask you wear for when you cannot social distance is to stop you leaving a cloud of infectious droplets behind you ie to stop you infecting others – a basic cloth mask will do this to a decent level – maybe 70% reduction maybe more depending on the studies you look at.
The study I linked to has a comparison of (some) fabric samples and proper PPE mask types.