LA Mayor Eric Garcetti & the CDC recommend people wear non-medical face masks in public to reduce the spread of COVID-19, or coronavirus. We’ve rounded up places online, where you can buy non-medical face masks for coronavirus. We’ll be updating this list as we find more places.
**Updated 4/21 to add Johnny Was, Christy Dawn, Casetify, and APL.
**Updated 4/17 to add Goodfight, Januu, Onzie, and Masks for a Cause.
**Updated 4/7 to add Alice & Olivia, Caraa, Ellie Fun Day, and Ripley Rader.
Please reserve surgical & N95 masks for healthcare professionals! There is still a shortage of these medical masks, which are NECESSARY for first responders, doctors, nurses, and other medical workers.
Early data suggests many who are infected are not symptomatic, which is why we are recommending you use cloth face coverings plus physical distancing for essential activities.
Do not use surgical and N95 masks, which are reserved for first responders and medical workers.
— MayorOfLA (@MayorOfLA) April 2, 2020
Non-Medical Face Masks
**Note: Please do your research on how to use these face masks to protect yourself from coronavirus. Since they are cloth, they must be washed after every use. If you use a filter, please dispose of it after each use. Here’s a resource on how to use these masks from Hedley & Bennett, but more resources are available if you search.
Hedley & Bennett
Hedley & Bennett is selling masks with a filter insert pocket. Masks are a buy 1/donate 1, so 1 mask will be donated to those on the frontline, like healthcare professionals, grocery store workers, restaurant workers, etc. You can also make a larger donation here, if you’d like to and have the ability to.
Reformation
You can purchase 5 masks for $25 or 250 masks for $1000 for a small to medium-size business. You can also choose to donate 5 masks for $25 to communities in need & essential workers.
Goldsheep Clothing
One of our favorite athleisure brands from OC is making masks, both to donate & to purchase. For each sale of their new sweatshirts, 5 masks will be donated to non-clinical healthcare workers at local hospitals, shelters, and other life-saving facilities.
You can also purchase a mask (available in kids & adult sizes). With each purchase of a mask, 1 will be donated to a healthcare worker.
Additionally, if you are able to, Goldsheep has a mask donation box available for purchase – 25 masks for $250, 50 masks for $50, 100 masks for $1000.
Knotty Tie
Knotty Tie has come out with 3 different kinds of masks based on your need. They also are available in a variety of colors and patterns.
Alice & Olivia
You can currently pre-order a mask for $10 (expected to ship starting 4/15/2020). For each mask purchase, one will be donated to communities in need.
Caraa
One of our favorite gym bag companies Caraa is creating masks from the excess fabric of their bags. You can purchase a pack of 5, which will be matched by a donation to New York State’s COVID-19 Response Fund. You can also donate a pack of 5, which is also be matched.
Ellie Fun Day
They’re selling masks, both in child & adult size. For every purchase, 1 will be donated to a local hospital in need of PPE.
Ripley Rader
They have a buy 1, give 2 program, where 2 masks are donated to at-risk patients and healthcare workers. They have both adult & child size masks. Plus they have some fun sequin options!
Goodfight
For each mask sold Goodfight will donate a mask to local institutions in need of personal protection equipment. Includes an inner sleeve to insert a filter.
Januu
For each mask sold, Januu is donating one to an organization in need. They’re sold in a pack of 5 for antimicrobial masks with adjustable ear loops. Available in adult & child size.
Masks for a Cause
For every mask sold, Masks for a Cause will donate back to the communities in dire need, to the first responders and homeless shelters. They come in a variety of prints & colors!
Onzie
Onzie is selling masks for personal use, and you can also purchase to donate.
Johnny Was
Johnny Was is selling a pack of 5 masks for $25 or 50 for $250. They also have a filter pocket. For every pack sold, 1 is donated to essential workers.
Christy Dawn
Christy Dawn is selling masks from made using sustainable deadstock fabric. For each 5-pack sold, they donate an additional 5-pack to people in need. They come in pack of 5 in a variety of prints like floral, stripes, and even kids’ size.
Casetify
Casetify is selling reusable cloth masks with filters. With a purchase of a reusable mask, they donate a surgical mask to a health worker in need.
Etsy
You can also search on Etsy to purchase a face mask. It’s a great way to find a variety of kinds of face masks (with and without filter inserts).
DIY
You can also make your own face masks. Here are some online resources we found so you can sew your own. (Note: We have not tried any of these ourselves.)
Pleated Face Mask Sewing Pattern with Ties or Elastic – Free Printable
Medium – How to improvise a face mask from HEPA Vacuum Bag Filters
APL
Not a typical cloth face mask, but our favorite sneaker brand APL is including a Personal Protection Shield with every purchase (while supplies last). They are meant to be worn over masks as an extra layer of protection. They are also donating locally to medical & essential workers.
Filters
Think Crucial
If you purchased a Hedley & Bennett face mask, they partnered with Think Crucial. If you purchase directly from them, you get 30% off. It’s also buy 1 & donate 1.
eBay
You can search on eBay for PM2.5 filter to put into your masks. Note: These filters have been selling out quickly & do your research with sellers.
HEPA Filter
You can also purchase a HEPA filter from a hardware store or online to put into your mask. Options are vacuum cleaner bags, air conditioner filters, and air purifier filters.
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Please send any other place selling face masks for coronavirus, so we can update this list. Stay home & stay safe!
J&G
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