You may have started out with one or two homemade masks, but now that masks are required in Louisiana, including businesses and schools, that probably won’t cut it. Masks are for sale virtually everywhere now – in person and online – but with so many choices, how do you pick the best ones to buy? Our team put dozens to the test, and here are some of our reviews and recommendations.
Adult Masks
Unisex Soft Cotton Mask
Where to buy: Amazon (RIAH Fashion) -$10.99 - $14.99 or Etsy.com (GoodDay Mask)- $12 for 1 / $30 for 3
Pros:
Comes in a variety of colors, patterns and fabrics for women and men
Very soft on the outside and the inside
Straps are made of the same soft, stretchy material, so it doesn’t cause any irritation over the ears
Comfortable, breathable and lightweight but still offers protection
Con:
The only con that some of our team found was that it was too loose for smaller faces. Tying the earpieces in knots or adding small rubber bands improved the fit.
Provides a window for people to be able to see your mouth for talking and reactions
Comes in a variety of colors and patterns for adults and kids
Earloops are very soft elastic
The acrylic window does not fog up when you are talking like some other clear masks
Cons:
Not as close to the face as it could be and had small gap by the chin so may need to tie earpieces or add small rubber bands to make it tighter to face
Adjustable Mask with Built-in Filters by Amazing Grace
Comes in unique, adorable Disney character designs
Outside is polyester but inside is soft cotton
Ear straps are made cotton and elastane so they are comfortable around the ears
Comes in multiple sizes: Youth Small / Youth Medium / Adult Large / Adult Extra Large
Cons:
Sizing is all over the place, but overall, they run super small. For example, an adult L fit an 8-year-old wears an adult L, a youth medium fit a 4-year-old, and youth small would fit a toddler
Old Navy Kids Masks
Where to buy: Oldnavy.com - $12.50 for 5 / $25.00 for 10
Pros:
Come in a variety of fun colors and patterns for boys and girls
Made of 100% cotton
Some packs come with adjustable plastic pieces for the ear straps
Ear straps are made of soft elastic for comfort
Cons:
Run very small – kids sizes fit ages 3-7
Kids older than 7 would fit better in the adult sizes but may have to tie the straps or use small rubber bands to make them fit their face correctly
Unisex Soft Cotton Mask
Very soft on the outside and the inside
Care Cover Protective Mask
/Kit∙sch/ Trendy Masks for Women
Window Lip Reader Mask by Zarascreative
Large-XL Face Masks by GoodDayMasks
Neck Gaiter by Achiou
Disposable Kid’s Face Mask by Dr. Talbot's
Girls Embellished Masks by Sparkle City
Unisex Masks with Built-in Pocket by IScream
Animal Print Masks by Cubcoats Kids
Disney Character Face Masks
Old Navy Kids Masks
Care Cover Protective Mask
Soft Stretchy Masks by ERGE
Mask Lanyards