Researchers at Northeastern University have
found that adding an outer layer made from nylon stockings to a homemade face
covering can boost its ability to filter out small particles in the air by
creating a tighter seal between the mask and the wearer's face. In some cases,
that extra nylon layer helped homemade cloth masks match or exceed the
filtering capability of medical-grade surgical masks.
That’s
it for me, though. I’m fine with steaming up my cheaters when I pop them on to
read the labels in the grocery store. I can deal with my mask constantly
creeping up to my eyes as my bangs flop down from the other direction. But I draw
the line at wrapping café au lait toned nylon over my face in public. I’d rather add another 6 feet to my social
distancing and extend my time inside, developing the same pasty skin tone as a
lifer at San Quentin.
That's good information, but I can't think where these days I could buy nylon stockings, even if I wanted to. :-)
ReplyDeleteI am with you.
ReplyDeleteMasks are a step too far for me, and the nylon addition would ramp up my claustrophobia.
We are told that only emergency service workers need masks - unless we are sick when they are for other people's protection rather than ours.
yeah, don't think I'll head down to the dollar store for panyhose.
ReplyDeleteI have one nice mask. They can take it or leave it.
ReplyDeleteIt does seem like an excellent extra filter solution, but I don't even own any stockings and haven't felt the need to be wearing a mask either, I'm home so much and keep my distance in the store when I go.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I think that's a step too far.
ReplyDeleteI made a liner for our masks out of an old unused vacuum cleaner bag. I cut it to fit next to my skin inside the cotton mask. Works great. Barbara
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