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Paper Towel Face Mask
DIY face mask with household supplies
COVID19
Creative Commons Public Domain Dedication
All rights to this work are waived and you can use it however you please.
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
- Fold the paper towel in half length-wise
- Fold into thirds length-wise
- Fold the the upper and lower thirds in half out
B) For assembling
- Thread printed wrap-around piece through folded paper towel (make sure the narrow side goes in first)
- Thread paper towel through printed loop piece. Fold paper towel over.
- Pull wrap-around piece toward loop to lock it in place.
- 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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