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DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional nor do I design in medical manufacturing. I am an artist that created this design based on available internet research, which I will cite as best I can. I am sharing this design because many of the tutorials I found online involve sewing, which can intimidate some. The CDC now recommends use of facemasks while outside during the Covid-19 epidemic. Use at your own risk.
Why a T-shirt Mask?
Why a T-shirt Mask?
According to SmartAirFilters.com, which expanded on a study by Cambridge University, cotton-blend, followed 100% cotton, is one of the best DIY materials for masks to combat transmission of the Coronavirus as it can effectively capture 74% of particles 1 micron or larger (which is the size of Coronavirus). This is supported by the CDC's own article on using t-shirts for DIY respirator masks.
In addition, both designs utilizes an additional disposable layer of paper towel, which while not an effective component alone, has been shown to capture particles even smaller than 1 micron. Version 1 uses a second layer of felt which can filter out particles as small as 1 micron, and has
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DESIGNS
DESIGNS
Sleeve Face Mask (updated)
Sleeve Face Mask (updated)
It is recommended you make at least 3 of these. 1 for use, 1 to wash, and 1 in case of emergency.
1. Easy Tutorial
1. Easy Tutorial
2. Modify Mask for Perfect Fit!
2. Modify Mask for Perfect Fit!
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What to Do with Tshirt Scraps?
What to Do with Tshirt Scraps?
Make another facemask of course!
Make another facemask of course!
With the unused portion of your t-shirt and two rubberbands, you can make a popular folding facemask in the same effective material!
(the bandanna/scarf material typically used in these tutorials is often not thick enough or woven tightly enough to be effective, but using tshirts, for reasons explained above, may make this method more effective)
- First, cut the top of the tshirt off.
- Next, use the bottom portion and follow either of the video tutorials below from other DIYers. I have tried them both out and both work well with t-shirt material.
- You can still add a paper towel filter in the folds!
Sanitzing/Care
Sanitzing/Care
- It is recommended you have 3 masks in rotation, 1 to wear, 1 that is being washed that you wore the day before, and 1 for emergencies.
- Masks should be washed in hot water with soap every day after use. I do not recommend machine wash as the staples may not survive the rinse cycle.
- Remove paper towel filters before washing, and dispose of responsibly in the trash.
Other DIY Mask Projects
please evaluate all projects for yourself. I am not endorsing any project, simply linking to themOther DIY Mask Projects
Project Disclaimer:
Project Disclaimer:
While this mask is not officially part of the WWWW Project, I had this website already developed for tutorials, and so I am hosting it on this page. Again, I am not a medical professional. Most medical professionals agree that any mask is better than no mask, but use at your own risk.
If you would like me to link out to your tutorial, or have helpful suggestions you can reach out to leo.selvaggio@gmail.com.
Prototype (ORIGINAL)
Prototype (ORIGINAL)
Description + Materials
Description + Materials
This 3 layer face mask uses a common t-shirt sleeve and other common materials to make a DIY Face Mask. It is recommended you make at least 3 of these. 1 for use, 1 to wash, and 1 in case of emergency.
- 1 cotton blend or 100% cotton t-shirt that is your size
- 1 4" square of felt (or pillow case or dishcloth)
- Paper Towel
- Stapler + Scissors + Marker
STEP 1: Cut T-shirt
STEP 1: Cut T-shirt
1. Cut off the sleeve off at the hem by cutting along the dotted line
2. You we be left with a sleeve that will act as the base of the face mask
Step 2: Cut Ear Holes
Step 2: Cut Ear Holes
1. Put on the mask so the longest part of the fabric is in the front over your mouth and the side you cut is closest to your chest.
2. Take a marker and mark where your ears are on each side of the mask
3. Take mask off and using scissors cut hole for your ears. Make sure not to cut the top off.
(Recommended) Step 3: add Felt Pocket
(Recommended) Step 3: add Felt Pocket
Felt can be purchased at the local craft store, on amazon, and even in the dollar store. If you don't have access to felt, a pillowcase or a section of dish cloth (which both rated high as DIY materials to use for masks).
1. Put on the mask. Take a piece of felt (aprox 4 in square) and place it over your nose and mouth.
2. Using a marker, mark the edges of the felt on your mask. Take the mask off and lay it flat.
3. Use the marks to align one side of the felt square with your mask. Insert the stapler upside down through one of the ear holes and staple the felt and mask together.
4. Repeat on the other side, notice that when you line up the other side, there is a hump. This is normal and accounts for the fact that the mask stretches.
5. Staple the bottom of felt to the mask as well, remembering to use the stapler upside down so that the staple barbs face out, otherwise, they may scratch your face.
6. If you put the mask back on. it should conform to your face.
NOTE: when putting on the mask, make sure to grab both the mask and felt between your fingers before you pulling it down over your heard.
(Recommended) Step 4: Add Paper Towel Filter
(Recommended) Step 4: Add Paper Towel Filter
1. Take a piece of paper towel and fold it down so that it is roughly the size of your felt pocket
2. Stuff the folded paper towel into the felt pocket. Your finished!
Dispose of the paper towel filters responsibly by throwing them out in a trash can. Change out filter every two hours or so.
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