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How We'll Beat The Coronavirus: EVERYONE Should Wear A Mask (Original Post) Quixote1818 Apr 2020 OP
I'd love to, but they're all sold out and I don't sew. catbyte Apr 2020 #1
Here's a no sew version jmbar2 Apr 2020 #3
What do I use for filtration? My vacuum cleaner is bagless. It assumes you have filtration material catbyte Apr 2020 #5
The general consensus that I'm reading is jmbar2 Apr 2020 #6
just use a glue gun rolypolychloe Apr 2020 #4
I completely agree Rorey Apr 2020 #2

jmbar2

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3. Here's a no sew version
Thu Apr 2, 2020, 06:34 PM
Apr 2020

blog.japanesecreations.com/no-sew-face-mask-with-handkerchief-and-hair-tie

catbyte

(34,403 posts)
5. What do I use for filtration? My vacuum cleaner is bagless. It assumes you have filtration material
Thu Apr 2, 2020, 08:27 PM
Apr 2020

to lay in the bandana.

jmbar2

(4,890 posts)
6. The general consensus that I'm reading is
Thu Apr 2, 2020, 08:39 PM
Apr 2020

cloth masks are mainly to keep you from spreading droplets through sneezes and coughs, keep you from touching your face, and to keep the large particles from getting on your face. Filtration is mainly used in surgical masks.

Here's the best summary out there:
https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/best-materials-make-diy-face-mask-virus/

If you really want a filter, some folks are using coffee filters. But as the article says above, homemade filters make it really hard to breathe.

Good luck - I love your animal posts!

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