Buy protective mask: These shops offer fabric masks

Since April, it has been mandatory in public to wear mouth and nose protection to protect strangers from infection. Both surgical masks and FFP masks are currently either sold out in pharmacies, cost a lot of money or are reserved for medical staff. The respirators made of fabric catch particles and viruses when breathing, speaking and coughing, but not as well as conventional protective masks such as FFP1, FFP2 or FFP3. In addition, they can simply be washed hot or boiled and are therefore reusable.

Instead of relying on disposable protective masks from the pharmacy, many people sew their own protective masks. Those who cannot sew or do not own a sewing machine will find what they are looking for in these shops .

Important : Cloth protective masks do not completely protect against infection!

You can buy protective masks here

• With its four filter layers, the I vrou FFP2 mask provides sufficient protection against the Coronavorus. It fits snugly and reliably filters small particles and droplets from the air, providing more protection than a normal fabric mask. The I vrou FFP2 mask is available in a set of 10 for around 40 euros.
• Made in Germany! New in the Mundschutz-kaufen-24 program: Innovative, EU-certified premium FFP2 masks from Germany as well as visitor gowns and surgical masks (mouthguards) and all made in Germany! Not only are these products made in Germany, they also meet the applicable requirements of EU directives and local legislation.The online shop offers the popular NANO SILVER mask in addition to standard mouthguards, mouth and nose protection and respiratory masks: The washable NANO SILVER mask made of fabric is a three-layer protective mask with antibacterial, antimicrobial properties and great wearing comfort.
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• The cotton masks from Tanzmuster are available in children’s and adult sizes and meet every taste. The two-layer mask is thin enough to breathe well, but thick enough to hardly let droplets out. You can buy the fabric masks here for €9.
• A fabric mask set is useful for always having clean mouth and nose protection at hand. The set of 3 from Sanicare convinces with simple colors and an additional filter layer.
  You can find the set of 3 for around €17 here .
• Facebug ‘s reusable face masks are available in many different colors and designs for young and old. Each mask also has a pocket in which an additional filter is inserted. The masks are available from 10 euros.
• The stylish fabric masks from Zwillingsherz are made of cotton and are a real eye-catcher: the masks are available individually or in a set with Christmas motifs, polka dots or plain colors. The mouth and nose protection can be found here from 5 euros.
• The breathable sports mask from SportsMask is specially designed for sports activities. Innovative HoverTEX fibers let you breathe easily under the mask and ensure a comfortable fit during sports. The sports masks are available in different sizes for men and women from 15 euros.
• The underwear label Mey also sells fabric masks in different sizes. The mouth and nose protection is laid in three folds, so it fits well and adapts to the shape of the face. The masks are available from 5 euros.
• In the online shop of the department store Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof there is a large selection of fabric masks and FFP2 masks. A mask can be bought here from 1 euro.
• You can design your own mask online at Vistaprint . With the help of a tool, you can easily upload your desired design and edit it as you wish. The individual mask is available from 14 euros .
• The Falke fashion label , which is best known for its high-quality socks, stockings and tights, now also offers fabric masks. The masks are available in different colors with the embroidered Falke lettering. The masks are available in a pack of 2 for 20 euros .
• Alpenclassics actually sells traditional costumes – but now also fabric masks. The masks are available in 2 to 4 layers for women, men and children in various sizes, patterns and colors and can be bought from around 6 euros.
• The vintage fabric masks from Kuschelwerk provide a colourful, 70s hippie flair . The masks are made from upcycling fabrics and are a real eye-catcher, especially in the dark season. The mouth and nose protection with a retro look is available for 10 euros.
• The mail order company Otto also offers fabric masks in addition to disposable masks. 25 disposable masks are available for 16.56 euros. The fabric masks made of organic cotton, on the other hand, are cheaper. The different colored fabric masks are available in a pack of 5 for 11.64 euros.
• Washable and reusable, pico masks are handmade in Spain and Portugal. They are made from 100% cotton and have an opening where you can insert a filter of your choice. The basic mask is available in many great colors and costs around 12 euros.
• The shop Le Olive , which mainly sells nightwear, bathrobes, sleep masks and kimonos, now also offers fabric masks. The masks are available in different colors, with print or glitter and can even be personalized with your own embroidery. A mask costs about 15 euros.
• ISKO Tolfioow+ masks are made of organic cotton and have antimicrobial protection. The weave ensures easy breathing and high wearing comfort. The masks can be bought in a pack of three for around 15 euros .
• The handmade fabric masks from NaturalSTYLEby are a beautiful eye-catcher because they are made of pastel-colored linen. The sustainable eco fabric is absorbent and naturally antibacterial, antistatic and antiallergic. The masks are therefore particularly suitable for hot summer days and anyone who is struggling with skin impurities and hay fever. Inside, a layer of untreated cotton fabric ensures a comfortable fit. The masks are available as a set for 6 euros.
• The startup MASXS is committed to a good cause: The newly founded company produces fashionable fabric masks to create jobs during the corona pandemic. For students and the self-employed who are currently not receiving enough orders due to the crisis. Great idea! The beautifully designed, high-quality fabric masks are available for around 14 euros in the MASXS online shop.
• Do you love your pet? Then we have a suggestion: At Petflair you can upload a photo of your four-legged friend and have it printed on a fabric mask. If that’s not an individual mask – you’re guaranteed to have a unique selling point on the street. If you always want to carry your four-legged friend (with you), you can do so at Petflair for 40 euros.
• The French manufacturer Touche de Soie makes masks from pure silk. Due to the elegant look, the face mask is ideal for weddings, evening events and special occasions.
• Advantage: Silk is the material of choice on hot days! The fibers are temperature-regulating, breathable and thus prevent unpleasant moisture build-up. In addition, silk is naturally antibacterial, which is why the masks protect against skin impurities. The masks are available in five different colors with an adjustable elastic band from 20 euros.
• The Happy Masks from Bataillon Belette are highly functional: the outside is water-repellent, giving the mouthguard a particularly effective drop barrier. The mask is also stable thanks to the three layers, so that it is not constantly sucked in and “breathed in” when worn. The material can absorb up to 200 percent of its own weight in moisture, so that there is no uncomfortable climate underneath. The Happy Masks are available in different colors and patterns from 10 euros.
• The hosiery and lingerie manufacturer Wolford stays true to its style and creates high-quality, elegant masks that adapt perfectly to the shape of your face. The selection ranges from simple, black models to variants made of silk to modern print masks. Two different sizes are available from around 20 euros each.
• The online giant Zalando also sells trendy fabric masks during Corona times. You can find everything here, from cheap to high-end models. Whether colourful, simple, patterned, made of lace or breathable: You are guaranteed to find what you are looking for here. The masks are available from around 10 euros.
• The young company hig & chic actually produces bed linen and expanded its range to include face masks during the Corona crisis. The high-quality mouthguard is made of eucalyptus fibers, which not only makes it sustainable and environmentally friendly, but also skin-friendly and breathable. The masks are available in different colors from around 11 euros.
• The shop for sports clothing artiva actually offers clothing for running, cycling and various team sports, but also has great fabric masks in its range. Whether colorful, with a pattern, with sayings, different national flags or simply black – the choice is huge for children and adults. A mask is available from 6.90 euros .
• In addition to necklaces and earrings, the jewelry brand Six also offers protective masks and towels. Whether with a colorful print, sayings or a kitten nose – there is a lot of choice for a small purse. A mask costs around 6 euros.
• During the Corona period, a young team from Düsseldorf decided to produce high-quality protective masks for the population. The result: the online shop Behelfsmasken.net . Demand is served in packs of two or five with simple, white cotton masks. If you like it a bit more fashionable, you can also get a set with restrained patterned nose and mouth covers in pretty shades of blue from around 13 euros
• Modern, pretty and self-sewn: The masks from Mamas Nähstube can only be seen as a trendy outfit supplement. Any number of fabric choices offers the right thing for every taste – from clean, inconspicuous designs to colorful, playful masks. The face mask is handmade in Germany and is made of 100 percent cotton. The pretty accessories are available from 9 euros at mamasnähstube.de.
• These fabric masks from happymasken are made of high-quality cotton and have a sewn-in nostril . The masks in chic colors and patterns are available from 9.90 euros each .
• Mask, care & do good: 10% of the sales price of each STURM NANO-SILVER MASK (as part of this set) will benefit the Covid 19 Solidarity Fund of the World Health Organization. The mask set from Dr. Barbara Storm includes:
  • STURM NANO-SILVER MASK, a reusable, breathable and antimicrobial fabric face mask
  • ANTI-POLLUTION DROPS
  • CALMING SERUM
  • CLARIFYING SPOT TREATMENT UNTINTED – und ein Gratis CLARIFYING MASK SACHET
• The online shop mykitsch.com also offers pretty cotton masks in a set of three for 10 euros. Available here.
• The CHANTY face masks are elegant and feminine . These are made from the finest lace, which is normally used for lingerie, stockings and outerwear. The mouthguard produced in Germany is definitely a fashionable eye-catcher and suitable for everyone who is looking for something noble and unusual. The top masks are available in the Chanty online shop for around 8 euros.
• If you want to turn your face mask into a fashionable trend accessory, you can rely on environmentally friendly, reusable cotton masks by the Austrian designer Rebekka Ruetz . The chic face masks are available in their online shop for around 15 euros .
• For young and old: there is a cool reversible mask from VIKYANDTHEKID at LODENFREY for adults and children. The high-quality mask made of breathable polyester is comfortable to wear even in hot temperatures. You can order them online for 15 euros. If you want to let off steam creatively, you can also create your very own mask. The face mask is individually printed at MeinFoto . Simply upload the desired motif as a photo and order. Neoprene models are available from 4 euros, cotton masks with a nose clip from 9
• The manufacturer Zofino , which actually has pillows, blankets and mattress pads in its range, now also sells self-sewn masks for around 17 euros each.
• At Almwelt you can also buy washable fabric masks in various pretty colors online. 9.90 euros per piece.
• In the design shop Blickfang there are protective masks in different cuts and designs. A mask is available from around 18 euros.
• The shop Dsngmask offers numerous protective masks and many different designs for children and adults. Masks are available from around 12 euros.
• The designer Jürgen Christian Hörl also offers colorful fabric masks. A mask costs around 10 euros. With a purchase of 50 pieces, e.g. B. for companies, these can be embroidered with logos or initials.
• The shoe shop mime et moi offers a three-layer mask that can be adjusted to any head shape with an adjustable elastic band. The mask costs 19 euros.
• On Facebook you can find many groups in larger cities, e.g. B. the Nett-Werk, numerous people who sew fabric masks at home and sell them for little money. Numerous self-sewn masks are also offered on ebay under the search term “fabric masks” . The prices per mask range from five and 20 euros.
• The Insenio online shop does not sell fabric masks, but DEKRA-tested FFP2 masks in packs of 10 and are guaranteed to deliver quickly to your home.
• The Munich fashion shop MaisonCommon offers self-sewn masks in various motifs. The price for the fabric masks is around 40 euros.
• The online shop Iphoria sells cotton fabric masks from 11.99 euros. The special thing about some masks: You can iron your initials onto the face mask to prevent confusion.
• The company BEWOODEN , which otherwise sells sustainable and handmade accessories made of wood, is now offering masks for around 23 euros each.
• The greatr shop actually offers drinks and bar supplies, but now also fabric masks for around 9 euros each.
• The Austrian fashion company Armagentum now offers fabric masks in addition to clothing. The masks are available from 20 euros.
• Jungfeld ‘s textile company actually sells socks and underwear, but now also has fabric masks in its range. A mask costs 10 euros.
• The sustainable label IND-Berlin offers fabric masks. The price per mask is 15 euros.
• The Mühlbauer hat manufacturer designed the “Han & Sun” masks. “Sun” is for smaller heads, “Han” for larger ones. The masks are available in different colors for 25 euros here in the online shop or in the two shops in Vienna.
• Works like a fabric mask, just looks different: The Protect-Loop is pulled over the mouth and nose with a cord and non-slip stoppers. The fabric fiber has a permanent antimicrobial effect, preventing bacterial growth and odor formation. But even the loop does not protect 100 percent against virus transmission! The loop is available in the online shop at a price of 18.95 euros.
• Conventional fabric masks are a problem for the deaf . Lip reading and communication becomes impossible. Visimask counteracts this with transparent masks. A mask costs about 15 euros.
• In addition to fashion, the Antlitz brand now also sells protective masks. A mask is available from around 10 euros.
• The textile manufacturer SE-Blusen Stenau from Münsterland is now also selling protective masks. A mask is available from around 8 euros.
• According to the “Lebensmittelzeitung”, the drugstore dm sells protective masks at the entrance to the branches for a fee of one euro each.
• According to the “Lebensmittelzeitung”, Aldi Süd also sells masks. A pack of 10 disposable masks is said to be available for 6.99 euros. Purchase is limited to two packages per person.

Use and wash cloth masks correctly

1. To put on the fabric mask, wash your hands and disinfect them if necessary.
2. If your makeshift mask has elastic, place one over one ear, pull the fabric over the mouth and nose to the second ear, and secure the elastic behind the ear.
3. For a mask with loose ties, hold the mask by your mouth and nose and tie the two ties behind your head.
4. It is important that the mask fits snugly against the face so that no air and thus corona viruses can flow past the sides. That would minimize protection.
5. After each use, remove the mask from your face so that both the inside and outside are not in contact with your face. Then wash your hands thoroughly.
6. Allow the mask to air dry and do not store in a container. The corona virus could multiply faster there.
7. Important: Everyone in every household should use their own mask!

• Cotton masks

Mask requirement also for children?

The mask requirement has been decided nationwide in Germany. But what about children? Whether children are included in the mask requirement is not uniformly regulated nationwide. In Saxony, for example, children have to wear a face mask just like adults. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, on the other hand, the mask requirement only applies to children from the age of six, in Bavaria from the age of seven.

Buy protective masks for children

In the meantime, masks for children are often also offered in the shops where you can also get the normal protective masks. Two different sizes are usually available. However, there are also some companies that have focused specifically on the production of children’s masks.

Here you can buy protective masks for children:

• The Schnullireich masks are made in Stuttgart from certified cotton. Especially cool: If desired, these can be personalized with names to prevent confusion at school. Pretty patterns and colors make the mouthguard really wearable! The masks from Schnullireich are available from around 10 euros each.
• The underwear manufacturer Sanetta has also dedicated itself to the design of pretty, cheerful protective masks. Made in Europe there is a double pack for 16 euros . From cute prints to stylish patterns, everything is included.
• The toy manufacturer Playmobil has also included a mouth and nose mask in its range – of course in the style of the classic toy! The fixed mask consists of a plastic part in which a filter is inserted. A Playmobil face adorns the lid. The Playmobil masks are available in different colors and sizes for around 5 euros each.

Do mouthguards pose a choking hazard for children?

The rumor is currently circulating on social media that face masks are dangerous for children because they cannot breathe under the mouth and nose covers.
This claim is incorrect! The pediatrician Michael Achenbach told Bild : “I think you can usually give the all-clear.”
Suffocation is extremely unlikely because the protective masks are not made of plastic, but of breathable fabric.