Superior fit with a sturdy nose wire, comfortable, breathable, talkable, and washable! This 100% cotton fabric mask has several fabric choices: Tossed Crows playing with orange berries on gray with delicate circular scrolls, Black Cats chasing the moon with bats in dark trees, stylized glow in the dark Moon and Stars on black, Ravens in Graveside Trees, glow in the dark Skeleton Bones anatomy on black, Tossed Bats flying on a foggy full moon night, Spooky Trees soft in the moonlight. Made in a clean, non-smoking, pet-friendly workshop. Please wash your masks before wearing them. Lay flat to dry to retain the shape.
SIZES: The fit and comfort of your mask is my number one concern: XL, Large, Medium, Small Adult/Tween, Big Kid, and Little Kid. Each size is 1/2 of an inch different in both dimensions. If you don't see your size in one of my listings or you aren't sure what size to try, contact me. I am happy to help.
This style of fabric mask has a generous fit. Sizing is based mostly on the distance between the bridge of your nose and the bottom edge of your chin. For reference, I'm 5'5" tall and measure 4 3/4 inches. A medium works well on me. There are no gaps under my chin and I can talk easily without it slipping off my nose. My father is 5'11" and measures 5 inches; he wears a large. My son is 14 and is 5'8" tall. He measures 4.5 inches and wears a medium. My Mom is 5'1" and measures 4 inches. She wears a medium but could wear a small adult/tween.
ATTACHMENT TYPES: One of the biggest problems I've seen with other masks is that the earloops are just too small and pull painfully on the ears. I offer three types of attachments that help with this.
Earloops with silicon adjusters: Using super stretchy and soft nylon elastic, earloops are a full inch longer than the standard 8 inches found in most masks for medium and small/tween-sized masks and increase by an inch for each step up. Big Kid/Little Kid masks use 8 inches of elastic. Instead of having to tie a knot in the elastic to adjust the size, each mask comes with silicon adjusters for easy customization of your mask. They come standard in all sizes, except little kids, which can be added upon request.
Elastic Head Straps: Either braided or knit 1/4 ribbon elastic is used with the upper strap being longer to go around the crown of your head than the lower strap which goes around the neck. These seem to be best for those that don't want anything on their ears at all and that need to wear a mask for long periods of time. People with short hair or long hair that is up in a ponytail or bun find head straps easy to wear. It also works well for keeping the mask handy around your neck while exercising outside when you might need to put it on quickly.
Cotton Cord Ties: I use a 1/4 inch black cotton theater cord and each of the 4 strands of cord is 18 inches long before assembling the mask. Some medical professionals feel best with these. Also, Reinnasance fans will appreciate the 100% cotton. A natural colored braided cotton cord for ties is available upon request.
LAYERS: Standard is two layers of quilting or batik fabric but if it is particularly thin, I add one more layer. You can customize your mask by adding a layer or a filter pocket using these links or searching for 'Add a Layer' or 'Add a Pocket' in my shop. If you have any questions about the fabric I use, if you have any concerns about it being too thin or thick, or plan on using it to double mask, feel free to contact me to discuss before purchasing. I want everyone to be happy, healthy, and whole.
Add a Layer: https://etsy.me/3bjYpzP
Add a Pocket: https://etsy.me/3uh75zu
PRODUCTION TIMELINE: Since I offer a section of attachment types and sizes, these masks are made to order. This means I make them after you purchase to give you the best possible product. I'm a small shop and believe in quality over quantity. The time from purchase to when I mail them is usually within 2 days. Shipping speed depends on what shipping you choose when you check out. If you need a quicker timeline, please message me to discuss before purchasing.
PATTERN: If you would like to make your own mask, the basic pattern that I've tweaked (especially sizing) is here: https://etsy.me/3k9jmBj
Wonderful instructions by my friend Danielle can be found on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4u7GPykI0I&t=24s
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