With so many different medical masks on the market, it’s no surprise that many have taken to utilizing something more stylish, like bandanas, to keep out germs. Still, while many have resorted ...

It just felt right. Now the CDC is saying my trusty old red bandana (I have a blue one somewhere, too) is better than no mask at all. Folks, we’re officially scrambling to mask America — but ...

Despite some initial backlash, celebrities are now being commended for wearing masks, per the CDC's recommendations. Among them, a significant subset of A-listers have gone the bandana and scarf ...

Making a face mask from fabric, such as a bandana, is easy and doesn’t involve any sewing. Check out this how-to from Colin Hanks: If you still have questions, we understand. See below for some ...

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Bandanas, neck gaiters, homemade cloth face masks, and off-the-shelf cone masks are all acceptable, but research had yet to look at which form of non-medical-grade mask is the most effective.

Face mask material has a “notable impact” in stopping expelled respiratory droplets, one study recently found. Single-layer bandana-style masks offer the worst stopping-capability compared to ...

While cloth face coverings such as scarves, t-shirts and bandanas wouldn’t pass healthcare standards, they have been shown to provide some protection. And, it’s easy enough to make a face mask without ...

If you don't have a fabric mask on hand, you might be wondering if a bandana or scarf will suffice. The answer: Yes, but there are a few caveats. (ICYWW, there's also a cottage industry of fabric ...

Keep the top part – you’ll need it for the filter in your mask. 2. Lay a bandana or 20” x 20” T-shirt flat in a rectangle. Fold the bandana or shirt in half lengthwise. 3. Fold the cut ...

N95? Gaiter? Bandana, or blue surgical mask? Which one do you wear? Pandemic researchers, looking to shed light on current masking behaviors of U.S. residents, found that cloth masks, scarves ...

Keep the top part – you’ll need it for the filter in your mask. 2. Lay a bandana or 20” x 20” T-shirt flat in a rectangle. Fold the bandana or shirt in half lengthwise. 3. Fold the cut ...