Home-made cloth face coverings (masks) may be worn to "lesson" one's exposure to airborne droplets. These masks do not "guarantee" protection against the transmission of any disease. Current research indicates specific fabrics, designs and construction techniques can increase the level of protection provided by a DIY face covering. Please understand that no DIY face covering will provide complete protection.

 

Important Information

• Things to Know - DIY Masks (English)
• Things to Know - DIY Masks (Spanish)
• Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
• Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Face Masks
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Face Shield

 

Video Resources

 

The Caring & Waring of Homemade Face Coverings/Masks

 

Layers are Important in Homemade Fabric Face Covering/Masks

 

Proper Fit of Homemade Fabric Face Covering/Mask

 

Construction of Homemade Fabric Face Covering/Mask

 

Textiles Used in Homemade Fabric Face Covering/Mask

 

Resources

• OK Extension Coroanvirus Resources
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention 
• MakerMask
• Smart Air: Best Materials for Making DIY Masks
• Unity Point Health
• Precept: Appropriate Donning & Doffing
• Oklahoma State Department of Health