The #goodfacemask brought to you by nil - doing our little bit to protect you and our community while bringing purposeful work to our homework team of sewists and makers.

Key features

3 layer mask
Open sourced design by a Dr in Hong Kong
100% reusable and washable
100% made in New Zealand (excluding the filter)
Fun unique organic patterns
3 layer filter system
Attachable surgical ties to fit the face well. You can remove these ties if you do not wish to use them.
NZ made flat nose wire so can be molded close to the face (great bonus if you wear glasses)
Our mask is not intended to replace surgical face masks and it is not PPE certified - the filters are tested but as a whole three layer mask it has not been tested.

Filter system

Each mask comes with a free filter to be used once. These types of filters can be purchased separately here.

Adult large (approx)

Mask =18.5cm (nose to chin), 37cm (back of ear to back of ear)

Adult medium (approx)

Mask = 16cm (nose to chin), 34cm (back of ear to back of ear)

Child one size (approx)

Mask = 15cm (nose to chin), 32cm (back of ear to back of ear)

Ear to ear measurement includes the elastic measure.

The above sizes are approximate as it may change due to fabric and the different home sewers we work with. If you are finding that it is to big, we suggest you tie knots in the elastic to bring the mask closer to your face. Also if you use the attachable ties that will bring your mask closer to your face too.

Care instructions

Please hand wash your mask. If you are going to machine wash your mask make sure you put it in a laundry bag to protect the attachable surgical ties. Also don't forget to wash your mask in a hot wash before using them as there will be some shrinkage.

Note on colours

Many colour prints are available - use the dropdown above to choose and check the print shown in the picture. If you choose 'Mixed dark' options come in one of our dark colour options. The 'mixed light' will come in one of our light colour options (this includes florals).

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Facemask carry bag click here.

Facemask wash bags, stainless steel pegs, dryer balls Click here for the dryer balls. Click here for washbags. Or if you are drying them outside try our nil stainless steel pegs. Click here.

Facemask laundry soaps Click herefor more information.

MORE GOVERNMENT ISSUED GUIDELINES

Guidelines on hygiene and using face coverings:

Please ensure you wash the mask before use
Before using it make sure you have washed your hands
Please ensure you follow the instruction card carefully
If instructions are not followed carefully the mask can do more damage than good
Once mask is on your face, do not touch it again
When you take off the mask, clean immediately and wash your hands

Basic measures are the most important way to stop the spread of infections. This includes:

hand hygiene ? that is, washing hands regularly with soap and water, or cleansing with hand sanitiser
staying at home if you are sick
coughing or sneezing into a tissue or your elbow and then performing hand hygiene
cleaning surfaces regularly

However the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as face masks can contribute to the reduction of the spread of infection when used correctly and in the appropriate context. (Ministry of Health)

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