At the top of the medical mask hierarchy is the N95, made from non-woven polypropylene fiber and so named because it removes 95% percent of particles down 0.3 microns. But a 2010 study found that homemade masks, depending on their fabric, blocked between 10 and 40 percent of particles of 1 micron. Experts say homemade masks are better than nothing, especially if people find themselves in a confined space like a MAX train or bus. Beyond the protection they offer to those wearing them, they also r

Four No-Sew DIY Face Masks: The CDC now recommends wearing a cloth mask in public. Here are four ways to make your own no-sew face mask using materials you may already have at home: https://trib.al/XzbsgzG | Better Homes & Gardens

44K views · 389 reactions | No cut, no sew face covers/masks you can make in a hurry with things you have around the house! #HealthyLiving ** These face mask options are to help stop the spread, as we know many people are infected with COVID-19 before showing symptoms— these masks aren’t meant to protect you from contracting #coronavirus as those masks are meant for healthcare workers right now** | Ali Bradley | Facebook