At the early stages of the Covid-19 breakout, the question was to wear a face mask or not. Now, at this stage, it’s pretty safe to say that face masks are A MUST.

And the question of whether using a fabric face mask is as effective as using the medical or surgical ones naturally evolved as well. After a little research, we came to the conclusion that fabric face masks are indeed useful in limiting the spreading of the virus and more readily available for the non-health workers.

HOWEVER, this is completely up to you to decide whether you want to invest in a reusable face mask or a disposable one. On that note, here are some brands you might want to check out if you go with the first option!

Zed Art Corner

Zed Art Corner is amongst the first brands to announce the production of reusable and sustainable fabric-based masks; they even replace the regular elastic loops with straps for it looks better and for sustainability purposes. Their African tribal prints and fabrics were seen on stars like Ahmed Magdy and Mariam El Khosht!

Bedaya Crafts

Kiko Art on Instagram‎: “تريد ان تنزل لشراء مستلزمات العيد ،زيارة اقاربك فى العيد ، ان تاخد مواصلات في تنقلاتك … شراء مستلزمات المنزل … الوقاية خير من العلاج . “بداية” عملتلك ماسكات وقاية ( كمامة) قطن طبقتين و بها فتحة داخلية ليمكنك اضافة طبقة زائدة حسب ما تريد و كمان ممكن يتغسل و يتعقم بالكحول او المكواة … و بكدة توفر انك تشتري كل شوية ونحافظ على البيئة باستخدام ماسكات يمكن اعادة استخدامها …. عملنا كمان ألوان علشان كل العائلة و كمان تناسب فصل الصيف بالوانة الزاهيه احمى نفسك و كل الى حواليك متوفرة بسعر ممتاز .. فى جاليرى” بداية” العنوان : ٢٧ شارع عمر بن الخطاب ميدان الاسماعيليه، هليوبوليس، القاهرة، مصر التليفون :٢٤١٥٧٨٢٧ مواعيد العمل يوميا من ١٠ صباحا الى ٥ مساءا او خليك فى البيت و اطلبها و احنا هنجيلك #Bedaya_crafts #kiko_Art #protectyourself #mask #stay_safe”‎

70 likes, 8 comments – bedaya_bykiko on May 21, 2020‎: “تريد ان تنزل لشراء مستلزمات العيد ،زيارة اقاربك فى العيد ، ان تاخد مواصلات �…”‎

Bedaya Crafts are a group of artists, some of which with different disabilities. Besides making handmade goodies, they now produce affordable double-layered face masks, too. Don’t hesitate to support them!

Military Productions

If you’re looking for more affordable options, you have to consider the Military’s production outlets. Other than producing sanitizers and hand-gels, they also make face masks at 5 EGP only!

Up-fuse

Up-Fuse on Instagram: “Stay safe and sustainable with one of our face masks ♻️ The front is made out of 3 upcycled plastic bags and the inner lining is made out of double layered cotton textile. Check the full range on our website now. Photographer: @sherinhelmy21”

406 likes, 126 comments – upfuse on June 5, 2020: “Stay safe and sustainable with one of our face masks ♻️ The front is made out of 3 upcycled plastic bags and the inner lining is made…”

They are famed for their all-the-way sustainable products and now they make some pretty cool designs for double-layered face masks, too. A word of warning though, they could be seen by some as somewhat pricey!

Nine & Beyond

The mother-daughter themed brand are also producers of fabric-based face masks now. If you’re bored of the plain masks, opt for one of their pearl-embellished cute ones. There’s no shame in being fashionable if you’re being safe as well!

Caico Cotton

Caico Cotton on Instagram: “Choose softness”

76 likes, 19 comments – caicocotton on May 28, 2020: “Choose softness”

Despite being a brand for babies fashion, they felt the need to step up their efforts during these tough times. Caico Cotton now produces 2 layers of organic cotton face masks for all ages!

That being said, you should all do your research or ask your doctor for advice on the most efficient face-masks!