How to Make a Face Mask for Infection Prevention
Making Masks for Health Care Workers
When you have symptoms of cold, flu, COVID-19 or other infections, wear a facemask to protect others, including health care providers, from catching your illness. Talk with your doctor if you have questions about wearing a facemask.
We have evaluated several prototypes for fit and tested the following guidelines for handmade masks.
Instructions for Making Masks
Please review our:
Download Instructions for making masks for health care workers. Please note that the nose wire component not optional.Download a PDF of the pattern. Important: Right-click on the link and select "Save Link As" to download it to your computer before printing. Please check measurements on the pattern before cutting.
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FAQs
Read these FAQs to learn more about our pattern selection process, mask use, effectiveness and more.
Use and Care of a Cloth Mask
Proper use and care of a cloth mask is critical for protecting yourself and others. Watch and download instructions.
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