An
article from The Wall Street Journal rated face masks based on their
fit, breathability, style, and material. Face masks transitioned from being a
trend overseas to being essential for us to wear beyond our front doors. Since
face masks are a requirement to enter any building, people have started to
invest in fashionable and comfortable ones; after all, nobody wants to wear an
uncomfortable mask all day. Face masks are available at just about every store,
from Walmart to Target to nail salons, but let us investigate which ones are
rated the most comfortable.
The
highest-ranking face mask, which won Best Overall and Best Fit, is from shopwayre.com. This face mask contains five
layers, a nose wire to adjust the mask to your face, and customizable ear
elastics. These masks also come in bundles, ranging from a quantity of three to
100. One mask costs $18; click here to purchase.
The
mask that placed runner-up in the Best Fit category can be found on marcellamodanyc.com. These masks are unisex and come in
a plethora of colors. They consist of two layers of cotton, a filter pocket,
and a washable and reusable filter. In order to fit your face better, these
masks also have a nose wire. Each mask costs $14. Click here to check out this face mask.
The
mask rated for Best Breathability can be found on caraasport.com, costing $25 for a bundle of 5.
This mask has two layers of fabric, a nose wire, and adjustable elastic hoops
to fit around your ears. It also comes in a wide variety of colors, including
classic, marine colors, bright colors, neutral colors, pink colors, and pastel
colors. Click here to learn more about these masks.
The
mask brand that won Best Style is by a designer from California, Clare V. These
colorful and unique masks can be found on clarev.com. Each mask has ribbons that tie
around your head, making it easily customizable to how tightly or how loosely
you want your mask to fit. Each individual mask costs $19, but there is an
assorted 4-pack of masks that costs $35. Go to their website
to explore these fashionable statement-piece masks.
The
mask that won Best Material can be found at atoms.com. According to their website, these masks have a "polyester-blend
outer layer and a copper-lined ionized-quartz-yarn inner layer [which] offers
84.6 percent filtration," meaning that not only is this mask comfortable, but
it is also effective. These masks can be found in a multitude of colors and
cost $12 each. Click here to see if this mask is the right one
for you.