Since the pandemic arrived in Pennsylvania, we have turned part of the pottery studio into a sewing studio. After lots of experimenting with various patterns, we settled on the classic Olson with a strap that goes around the head instead of around the ears. We find it much more comfortable to wear!
We saw an appropriate meme recently… if you don’t like wearing a mask, how are you going to handle a ventilator?
Yes, we know they can be hot and somewhat unpleasant, but wearing a mask is the way to go to protect your neighbors, friends, and family. If you are interested in making your own, please let us know and we would be happy to send you the directions.
Fabric Mask with filter pocket and nose wire
This handmade in PA mask is designed to be comfortable and provide reasonable protection when worn correctly. Please note that we cannot make any claims about the efficacy of our fabric masks. We encourage you to limit your exposure to potential infection by avoiding public spaces and people who are not members of your household.
If you do need to go out, try to always maintain a distance of 6 feet from other people, and wear a mask covering your nose and mouth. We hope this mask will help you be more comfortable while you do your part to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
Care of your mask:
Your mask can be hand-washed in warm water with soap and hung to dry. You can also put your mask in the washing machine, but we recommend that you put it inside a mesh washing bag to keep your mask from tangling with other laundry and to help preserve the fabric. You may also want to remove the nose wire when washing.
Filters:
There are a variety of materials that may be used as filters in cloth masks. Coffee filters and blue shop paper towels have been shown to be reasonably effective.
Fitting your mask:
To wear, place the closed loop around the back of your head with the outer face of the mask pointing down. Cinch up the ties and pull the mask over your face. Adjust the nose wire and the cord so that the mask fits snugly without any gaps around your chin, cheeks, or nose. Tie or tighten the ties behind your head.
Wearing your mask:
Research suggests that the outside of the mask is the most likely to be contaminated during wearing. Try to not touch your mask while wearing it. If you need to make adjustments, use the cord when possible. If you do inadvertently touch the outside of your mask, wash your hands well if possible, or use hand sanitizer.
Removing your mask:
When removing your mask, again, use the cord to remove the mask and avoid touching the fabric. Place the mask directly in the wash, or if that is not possible, place it in a paper or plastic bag until it can be washed. Dispose of the bag after removing the mask.
Wash your hands immediately and well.
Made in Pennsylvania by Virginia
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