found that cloth masks had a 100-percent leakage rate in terms of airborne particles penetrating the fabric and through the gap between masks and faces, substantially raising the risk of infection.

Hybrid' masks are among the safest homemade options As a general rule, mask fabrics should be woven as tightly as possible. Fabrics with higher thread counts are better at filtering particles.

This mask had two layers of polypropylene, a soft easy-to-clean synthetic fabric. Polypropylene is one of the most popular materials for masks because viruses and bacteria can't live on the fabric ...

The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention advises using masks that have at least two layers of tightly woven, washable, breathable fabric, such as cotton. When you wash your masks regularly ...

As travel restrictions lift and the ache to see loved ones nears unbearable, more travelers are cautiously booking trips. However, the coronavirus pandemic is still in full swing, meaning it's ...

I'll start with face masks, and then I've got other ideas of what you can make with leftover fabric scraps instead of binning them. These will save you money, and get you crafting a new skill – and ...