The CDC now recommends all of us to wear cloth face coverings in public settings when social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. Some places like supermarkets or pharmacies have even started to enforce mandatory face mask policies and it looks like these measures are here to stay in the foreseeable future.
With face masks becoming a hot commodity these days, The Surfing Expert has put together this list of companies that usually make your favorite surf gear but have recently started to also make face masks to help keep you, your family, and others protected. They’re not FDA approved medical face masks but they are reusable, comfortable to wear, and have cool designs. Used properly, they intend to reduce droplet transmissions of the virus. You’ll probably need more than one so scroll down and choose your favorites!
HO STEVIE!
BRAND: Ho Stevie!
KNOWN FOR: Surf accessories
WHY CHOOSE THIS MASK? For every face mask sold, Ho Stevie! will donate a surgical mask to a hospital in need.
MASK MATERIAL: High-quality nonwoven cotton cloth
PRICE: From $14.97 – Get yours now
HYPERFLEX / BEN GRAVY
BRAND: Hyperflex
KNOWN FOR: Wetsuits, gloves, and booties
WHY CHOOSE THIS MASK? It features a UV 50+ protection that helps block harmful UV exposure
MASK MATERIAL: Ultra-high stretch spandex material
PRICE: From $19.95 – Get yours now
STAY COVERED / DEGREE 33
BRAND: Stay Covered
KNOWN FOR: Surf accessories
WHY CHOOSE THIS MASK? One mask will be donated to a health care worker for every mask purchased
MASK MATERIAL: 80% organic cotton and 20% hemp cloth
PRICE: From $14.95 – Get yours now
TRAVELER SURF CLUB
BRAND: Traveler Surf Club
KNOWN FOR: Surf shop and surf club
WHY CHOOSE THIS MASK? 4000+ masks have already been donated to 45+ organizations and every order will help increase this number!
MASK MATERIAL: 100% cotton
PRICE: From $30.00 for a pack of two – Get yours now
VOLCOM
BRAND: Volcom
KNOWN FOR: Boardshorts and clothing
WHY CHOOSE THIS MASK? It’s made from repurposed anti-microbial boardshort material and is produced at an accredited Fair Labor Association supplier.
MASK MATERIAL: 71% Repreve® recycled polyester, 16% cotton, 7% hemp and 6% elastane
PRICE: From $8.00 – Get yours now
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