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Important note:The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to urge Americans to wear cloth face coverings, with CDC Director Dr. Robert R. Redfield affirming they are “the most powerful weapons we have to slow and stop the spread of the virus."
The World Health Organization (WHO), along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), advises the public to wear cloth face masks where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
While not as effective as an N95 or KN95 mask, cloth masks are easy to make yourself or find at bridal and fashion retailers. Shop washable makeshift masks from the sites below.
Face masks may be temporarily out of stock at many retailers due to increased demand. But a number of higher-end retailers are now offering designer cloth face masks — including Citizens of Humanity and wedding-gown designer Katie May. Many online stores are also selling bulk disposable masks.
Some boutiques like these have added new cloth mask options to their inventory. A few are even donating a portion of the profits to charity.
This bedding brand is now offering American-made face masks that look as cozy as you’d expect from a blanket company. American Blanket Company is donating face masks to healthcare workers and first responders with every purchase made. You can buy a five-pack for under $30. Note that shipping times are currently between 15 and 30 business days, due to heavy order volume.
Custom Ink specializes in personalized t-shirts, but has expanded its inventory to now include jersey cloth face masks. These items are made in the USA and are available in packs of 12 or 120.
This American-made clothing brand now has antimicrobial, non-medical cloth face masks available for preorder on its website. For every mask sold, the company is donating a mask to someone in need. So far, Buck Mason is set to donate over 225,000 masks.
Get an American-made cloth mask that sports your favorite animal and helps to join in the fight against the spread of coronavirus. For every mask sold, Arm the Animals donates a mask to California hospitals, medical facilities and emergency workers.
This online clothing boutique is now selling a five-pack of fashion-forward cloth masks for $28. A portion of the profits go towards donating masks to those in need.
While a cloth mask won’t guarantee the same level of effectiveness as an N95 or KN95 mask with a valve, the cloth is there to prevent moisture from breathing and coughing from traveling too far in the air. According to KK Cheng, a public health expert at the University of Birmingham, “It’s not to protect yourself. It’s to protect people against the droplets coming out of your respiratory tract.”
But the CDC recently updated its guidance to state that multi-layer cloth masks do in fact protect the wearer from breathing in infectious droplets.
As you look for masks online, be wary of scams. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to equipment shortages, especially N95 masks. Some unscrupulous sellers are selling fakes to try to profit from the situation. 3M, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of masks, offers a tool to check if a product is genuine.
You can find cloth masks at several retailers listed above.
Yes — most, if not all are machine washable or can be washed by hand. Check the washing instructions for the cloth face mask you’re interested in.
Cloth face masks should be washed daily, according to the CDC. Here are some tips for washing your mask:
First, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly before putting on your mask. When you’re ready to take it off, do not touch the front of the mask — it could be contaminated. Instead, remove it by pulling the bottom strap over the back of your head, followed by the top strap. Discard the mask, and then wash your hands.
You’ll find options ranging anywhere from $5 to upwards of $20. Typically, options with stylish embellishments or from designer brands tend to be more expensive than plainer options.
The difference lies in the testing requirements for each country of origin. P2 masks adhere to European testing requirements, KN95 to Chinese requirements and N95 masks follow US guidelines. All offer nearly the same level of protection, according to a study by respirator company 3M.
State or territory | Requirements | More info | State or territory |
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Federal | REQUIRED — Federal mandate requiring face coverings in compliance with CDC guidelines for federal employees and contractors and all persons inside federal buildings and on federal lands. Face masks are also required in airports, commercial aircraft, trains, public maritime vessels, including ferries, intercity bus services and other forms of public transportation as defined in section 5302 of title 49, United States Code. The Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) encourages public compliance with mask-wearing and other public health best practices as recommended by the CDC, such as social distancing and handwashing. | More info | Federal |
Alabama | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face masks for people ages 6+ in public, in transporation vehicles, outdoors in gatherings of 10+ people and where social distancing isn't possible. Face coverings required for employees of restaurants, gyms, entertainment locales and other public settings. | More info | Alabama |
Alaska | RECOMMENDED — No statewide mandate requiring face masks, though recommended. Face coverings required for employees of reopening businesses statewide. Local ordinances require face coverings in Anchorage and Juneau. | More info | Alaska |
Arizona | RECOMMENDED — No statewide mandate for face masks in public, though recommended. Face masks required for workers in restaurants, bars, gyms, indoor theaters and other entertainment venues. Also required for patrons and employees of barbers and cosmetologists statewide. Local ordinances require face coverings in Avondale, Carefree, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Guadalupe, Litchfield Park, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise, Tempe, Tolleson, Tuscon and Maricopa County. | More info | Arizona |
Arkansas | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face coverings for people ages 9+ indoors and outdoors when exposed to people outside of household and when social distancing isn't possible. Required for restaurants, gyms and other settings where staff comes into close contact with the public. Local ordinances require face coverings in Bentonville, Camden, Conway, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Helena-West Helena, Hot Springs, Lake Village, Little Rock, North Little Rock, Rogers and Tontitown. | More info | Arkansas |
California | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face coverings or masks for ages 2+ in common and public spaces and outdoors when distancing isn't possible. Nonrestricted alternatives OK for those who have a medical condition. Local ordinances require face coverings in Beverly Hills, Berkeley, Calabasas, Contra Costa County, Costa Mesa, Duarte, Fremond, Glendale, Herrmosa Beach, Irvine, Manhattan Beach, Marin County, Monterey, Napa County, Salina, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Santa Monica, Sonoma County, West Hollywood and Yolo County. | More info | California |
Colorado | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face masks for ages 10+ in indoor public spaces and some outdoor spaces.Required for employees of critical businesses and mass transportation. Local ordinances require face coverings in multiple cities, counties and jurisdictions. | More info | Colorado |
Connecticut | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face coverings or masks for ages 2+ in common and public spaces and outdoors when social distancing isn't possible. Required for workers and patrons in restaurants, retail, offices and personal care services. | More info | Connecticut |
Delaware | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face masks for ages 2+ in public and where social distancing isn't possible. Required for employees and patrons in restaurants, personal care and other public settings. | More info | Delaware |
Florida | RECOMMENDED — No statewide mandate for face masks in public, though recommended for those ages 2+. Face coverings required for personal care providers and employees. Local ordinances require some form of face covering mandate in public, including Alachua, Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Duval, Gadsden, Hillsborough, Indian River, Leon, Manatee, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie and Walton counties. Also required in Anna Maria, Apalachicola, Aventura, Biscayne Park, Bradenton, Boca Raton, Cocoa Beach, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Cutler Bay, Dania Beach, Davie, Daytona Beach, Deerfield Beach, DeLand, Delray Beach, Doral, Fernandina Beach, Flagler Beach, Florrida City, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers Beach, Golden Beach, Gulf Breeze, Hialeah, Hollywood, Holmes Beach, Homestead, Indian Harbour Beach, Indiatlantic, Jacksonville, Key Biscayne, Key West, Leesburg, Lakelsand, Mary Esther, Medley, Melbourne, Miami, Miami Lakes, Milton, Miramar, New Smyrna Beach, North Miami, Oakland Park, Ocala, Orange City, Palatka, Palm Coast, Palmetto Bay, Panama City Beach, Pensacola, Perry, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Punta Gorda, St. Augustine, St. Petersburg, Sanibal, Sarasota, Satellite Beach, Surfside, Tamarac, Tampa, West Melbourne, Wilton Manor, Winter Haven and Venice. | More info | Florida |
Georgia | RECOMMENDED — No statewide mandate requiring face coverings in public, though recommended. Face coverings required for employees of bars, restaurants, personal care providers, amusement parks, carnivals, conventions and live performances. Local ordinances require face coverings in Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, Avondale Estates, Brookhaven, Clayton County, College Park, Decatur, DeKalb County, Doraville, Dunwoody, East Point, Fairburn, Rome, Sandy Springs, Savannah, Smyrna, South Fulton, Statesboro and Union City. | More info | Georgia |
Hawaii | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face masks in most public places and while ordering from drive-thrus. Required for customers and employees at essential or designated businesses and operations. Local ordinances require face coverings in multiple cities, counties and jurisdictions. | More info | Hawaii |
Idaho | RECOMMENDED — No statewide mandate for face masks in public, though face coverings strongly advised for residents. Local ordinances require face coverings in Ada County and in Bellevue, Boise, Driggs, Ketchum, Lewiston City, McCall and Victor. | More info | Idaho |
Illinois | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face coverings for people age 2+ in public spaces where social distancing isn't possible. Local ordinances require face coverings in multiple cities, counties and jurisdictions. | More info | Illinois |
Indiana | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face coverings for people ages 7+ indoors and when social distancing isn't possible. Local ordinances require face coverings in multiple cities, counties and jurisdictions. | More info | Indiana |
Iowa | RECOMMENDED — Statewide mandate rescinded as of February 7, 2021, though wearing masks is still encouraged. Local ordinances require face coverings in multiple cities, counties and jurisdictions. | More info | Iowa |
Kansas | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face masks for people ages 5+ in indoor and outdoor public spaces. | More info | Kansas |
Kentucky | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face masks for those ages 5+ in all indoor and outdoor public spaces. | More info | Kentucky |
Louisiana | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring people ages 7+ to wear face masks in public indoor and outdoor spaces. | More info | Louisiana |
Maine | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring all people to wear face masks in public spaces. | More info | Maine |
Maryland | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face masks for people ages 5+ in indoor and outdoor public spaces. | More info | Maryland |
Massachusetts | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring people ages 5+ to wear face masks in public. | More info | Massachusetts |
Michigan | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face masks over nose and mouth in public for those ages 4+. | More info | Michigan |
Minnesota | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face masks in indoor public spaces and some outdoor spaces for those ages 5+. | More info | Minnesota |
Mississippi | RECOMMENDED — No statewide mandate for face masks in public, though face coverings strongly advised for residents. Local ordinances require face coverings in multiple cities, counties and jurisdictions. | More info | Mississippi |
Missouri | RECOMMENDED — No statewide mandate for face masks in public, though recommended. Local ordinances require face coverings in multiple cities, counties and jurisdictions. | More info | Missouri |
Montana | RECOMMENDED — Statewide mandate rescinded as of February 12, 2021, though wearing masks is still encouraged. Local ordinances require face coverings in multiple cities, counties and jurisdictions. | More info | Montana |
Nebraska | RECOMMENDED — No statewide mandate for face coverings. However, face masks are required for barbershops, salons and other personal-care businesses. Masks are recommended for restaurants and other indoor spaces. Local ordinances require face coverings in multiple cities, counties and jurisdictions. | More info | Nebraska |
Nevada | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face masks in public for all people ages 9+. | More info | Nevada |
New Hampshire | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face masks for people in groups of 100+ and all indoor and outdoor public spaces where social distancing isn't possible. | More info | New Hampshire |
New Jersey | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face masks for people ages 2+ in all indoor and outdoor public spaces where social distancing isn't possible. | More info | New Jersey |
New Mexico | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face masks in public, including while exercising. | More info | New Mexico |
New York | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face coverings in public spaces and where social distancing isn't possible for those ages 2+. | More info | New York |
North Carolina | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face coverings in all public spaces. | More info | North Carolina |
North Dakota | RECOMMENDED — Face coverings are strongly recommended for all individuals and businesses while in public spaces. Previous statewide mandate requiring face coverings in public spaces has expired without renewal. Local ordinances require face coverings in multiple cities, counties and jurisdictions. | More info | North Dakota |
Ohio | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face masks in all public spaces for those ages 9+. | More info | Ohio |
Oklahoma | RECOMMENDED — No statewide mandate requiring face masks in public, though it's recommended to follow CDC guidelines. Local ordinances require face coverings in multiple cities, counties and jurisdictions. | More info | Oklahoma |
Oregon | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face masks for people ages 5+ in indoor and outdoor public spaces. | More info | Oregon |
Pennsylvania | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face masks in all indoor and outdoor public spaces for those ages 2+. | More info | Pennsylvania |
Puerto Rico | REQUIRED — Mandate requiring face masks in public. | More info | Puerto Rico |
Rhode Island | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face masks or coverings in all indoor and outdoor public spaces for those ages 2+. | More info | Rhode Island |
South Carolina | RECOMMENDED — No statewide mandate for face masks in public, though encouraged. Local ordinances require face coverings in some form in Beaufort, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Orangeburg, Richland and Walterboro/Colleton counties. City ordinances in Arcadia Lakes, Beaufort, Bishopville, Camden, Cayce, Clemson, Columbia, Conway, Folly Beach, Forest Acres, Fort Mill, Greenville, Hilton Head, Irmo, Kiawah Island, Lexington, Manning, Mount Pleasant, Myrtle Beach, Newberry, North, Rock Hill, Spartanburg, Summerville, Sumter and West Columbia. | More info | South Carolina |
South Dakota | RECOMMENDED — No statewide mandate for face masks in public, though recommended. | More info | South Dakota |
Tennessee | RECOMMENDED — No statewide mandate requiring face masks in public, though encouraged for employees and members of the public. Local ordinances require face coverings in multiple cities, counties and jurisdictions. | More info | Tennessee |
Texas | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face masks for people ages 9+ in public. Local ordinances require face coverings in multiple cities, counties and jurisdictions. | More info | Texas |
Utah | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face masks or coverings in all indoor and outdoor public spaces for those ages 2+. | More info | Utah |
Vermont | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face masks for people ages 2+ while in public spaces where social distancing isn't possible. | More info | Vermont |
Virginia | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face masks in all public indoor and outdoor spaces for those ages 5+. | More info | Virginia |
Washington | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face coverings for people ages 2+ in all situations where social distancing isn't possible. | More info | Washington |
Washington, DC | REQUIRED — Districtwide mandate requiring face masks for ages 2+ whenever outside the home or likely to come in contact with others. Required in businesses, offices and other public settings. | More info | Washington, DC |
West Virginia | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face masks for people ages 9+ in all indoor public spaces and when social distancing isn't possible. | More info | West Virginia |
Wisconsin | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face masks for people ages 5+ in enclosed public spaces and recommended while outdoors. | More info | Wisconsin |
Wyoming | REQUIRED — Statewide mandate requiring face masks or coverings in all indoor and outdoor public spaces. | More info | Wyoming |
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