absolutely right .....they would in fact be worse than none, because people wearing something like that would have a false sense of security.Tiny viruses are going to go right through that woven hanky.
Oh if ever I wished I could sew it would be now.....I'm using cotton quilting fabric for the outer and inner layers with a layer of non-woven interfacing sandwiched between. Cotton for comfort and the non-woven layer for filtration.
Better than a surgical mask for protection, nowhere near as effective as a n95.
However... they're highly effective in keeping an infected wearer from spreading it. Our thinking in long-term care is that if all employees wear masks, we won't bring it in and infect residents. Facilities will issue at symptom/temp check in, then workers clocking out for the day will place used masks in a basket for laundering.
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I agree with AnnieA. Although cloth masks will not filter viruses from the air you breathe in...
Were do we place an order?I'm using cotton quilting fabric for the outer and inner layers with a layer of non-woven interfacing sandwiched between. Cotton for comfort and the non-woven layer for filtration.
Better than a surgical mask for protection, nowhere near as effective as a n95.
However... they're highly effective in keeping an infected wearer from spreading it. Our thinking in long-term care is that if all employees wear masks, we won't bring it in and infect residents. Facilities will issue at symptom/temp check in, then workers clocking out for the day will place used masks in a basket for laundering.
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I also wonder about the use of anti-dust spray paint respirator masks, of which I have a few.