Paper Towel Face Mask

DIY face mask with household supplies

COVID19

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Description

*Update: Blue shop towels might be more effective than cotton/paper towels, based on this article https://www.businessinsider.com/homemade-mask-using-hydro-knit-shop-towel-filters-better-2020-4 *

This frame converts a standard paper towel to a DIY face mask. Paper towels may not be as effective at filtering particulate matter compared to other materials in DIY masks (100% cotton, vacuum bags, Tyvek), but may be more readily available in most households. Best use of this mask is to stop people from touching their face.

Link to study: https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/paper-towel-effective-against-viruses-diy-mask/

Use this mask at your own discretion.

INSTRUCTIONS

A) For Folding

  1. Fold the paper towel in half length-wise
  2. Fold into thirds length-wise
  3. Fold the the upper and lower thirds in half out

B) For assembling

  1. Thread printed wrap-around piece through folded paper towel (make sure the narrow side goes in first)
  2. Thread paper towel through printed loop piece. Fold paper towel over.
  3. Pull wrap-around piece toward loop to lock it in place.
  4. Install rubber band or hair tie

Materials and methods

0.3mm
100% infill

Print 2 buckles and 2 latches to make a full mask.

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Osbert Kootie added this to the COVID collection ago
Claymore added this to the covid collection ago
Erik de Bruijn added this to the COVID19 collection ago
Hinrich Hirsekeim added this to the Things to make collection ago
kevinl.in published this design ago
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