With no end to the shelter-in-place order in sight, individuals everywhere are "masking up" to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. While some buy the standard blue and white disposable masks found at most hospitals, others are opting for a more Eco-friendly option. People everywhere are purchasing machine washable cloth masks to keep themselves (and others) safe during the global pandemic.
While essential workers and students spend time away from home a comfortable mask is essential in the workplace. Now that face masks are required nationwide people are flocking towards pleasant lightweight facial coverings in to provide comfort in these most, well, uncomforting times. Though communicating efficiently can be difficult when half your face is concealed. Trendhunter has seen a rise in transparent masks to provide easy communication, facial recognition, as well as assisting the hearing impaired. Transparent masks provide what cloth and cotton struggle to convey. With as much as 90% of our communication being nonverbal, transparent masks are helping bridge the gap between safety and expressiveness.
You can find more information on transparent masks here. https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clear-face-mask
Many are buying customized masks on Etsy, Amazon, or from crafty friends in the neighborhood. While males seem to be sticking to solid colors like black or blue, females seem to be buying masks with patterns. Others are choosing patterns that fit well in their work environment. Some popular colors and patterns are floral, animal print, cartoon characters, pastels, and even bandanna prints.
While most are drawn to pretty patterns and bold color choices, others are donning their masks with type to make statements on social issues or advertise their business logo. People opting for custom text on their masks use bold letters to have their statements noticed easily without having to converse with strangers for too long.
Sources
Celebrity mask photos and where to buy them: https://people.com/lifestyle/celebrities-wearing-face-masks-where-to-shop/
Customized Logo/Text glide show photo: https://www.etsy.com/listing/812882051/customizable-fabric-face-masks-with?ref=market_rv-4&pro=1
Trendhunter links: https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/branded-burger-face-masks
https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clear-face-mask
https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-face-mask
Disguise the Limit Face masks:https://disguisethelimitsr.com/search?q=masks&fbclid=IwAR2xQAd4bISW0QdxuMwVfGcWchV4ny_aekREUAkZgSnRrczImOC2oaxuhMY
Picture sources used from personal social media accounts given upon request.