Comfortable, breathable face masks.
Face masks have become an essential part of daily life throughout the world. Nobody really enjoys wearing them – well, perhaps garlic lovers appreciate their freedom to indulge – but for the most part, masks aren’t much fun. Doing the right thing should feel good, right? But after wearing reusable face masks for over a year, you may have found that some face masks can make you feel uncomfortable, hot, irritated and claustrophobic. So how do you choose breathable face masks that ensure both safety and comfort?
How to choose a breathable face mask
There are four key factors to consider when selecting a breathable face mask that will keep you safe, cool and comfortable. Fabric, safety, shape and fit.Fabric
While certain thicker fabrics like cotton or denim may offer good protection, such masks can make it difficult to breath – especially during exercise or in warmer weather. They also create a warm, moist environment, which is the ideal breeding ground for bacteria.
Specialised tight-weave fabrics that wick away moisture, such as those used in Sophie Moda breathable face masks, are preferred and recommended by health and safety experts. Not only do they help protect others by curbing the spread of Covid-19 and other droplet-borne diseases - they also look after your own comfort and health.
For a super-light mask with cooling action, the Sophie Moda Ice Cooling Microfibre Mask has a really pleasant feel and is great for sensitive skin. Sophie Moda’s Nano Silver Cooling Fibre Masks go one step further. The fabric is slightly thicker than that of the Ice Cooling Microfibre masks, and blended with antimicrobial zirconium-silver compound to inhibit bacterial and fungal growth.
Safety
As mentioned, the tightness of the weave is an important factor, as this determines the fabric’s ability to filter out various particles. Holding your mask up to light, you should not be able to see any spaces between the fabric fibres. Sophie Moda’s breathable face masks are made using tightly woven fabrics that are safety tested and approved for their filtration efficiency. They are also tested for the presence of harmful chemicals in the fabric.
Whilst the Sophie Moda masks are effective at preventing droplet transmission and face touching, they are not rated as medical masks. For medical-grade protection in high-risk environments, Sophie Moda KN95 3D mask filters can be worn with any of the Sophie Moda masks. They are made from melt-blown filtering material for maximum protection against droplet and virus transmission, as well as air pollution, dust and bacteria.
Shape
When it comes to mask-wearing, there are few things more annoying than having your mask right up against your mouth. Not only is this uncomfortable, but it can also make you feel self-conscious when talking to others.
For better breathability and ease of speaking, it’s important to have some space between your lips and your mask. All of Sophie Moda’s breathable face masks have a 3D design that allows for approximately 1cm between mask and lips. For the ladies, this also helps prevent smudging of your lipstick or gloss!
Fit
For a mask to be effective, it has to fit well to the contours of your face, adequately covering your mouth and nose. Far too many people still wear ill-fitting masks that are too loose and do not offer protection to the wearer or those around them. Or they wear masks that are too tight over the nose, under the eyes or around the ears, causing wearer fatigue and frustration.Sophie Moda’s breathable face masks are available in adult and kids sizes. They are made from lightweight, skin-friendly, stretchy fabrics that fit perfectly to the contours of your face. Masks are available with adjustable or non-adjustable ear loops, both made with soft, yet durable materials that are selected and designed with your absolute comfort in mind. Plus, the cut and fit is great for many people who wear glasses as it prevents lenses from fogging up.
Coming soon…
When life gives us lemons, we make lemonade. Or in this case, art! Covid-19 is going to be around for a while, so we’ve stepped things up on the mask design front. We have teamed up with a supremely talented artist to bring you some amazing new mask designs. Beautiful, breathable face masks to complement your glasses, outfit and mood. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates.