The material from a non-woven polypropylene (with a No. 5 recyclable label) reusable shopping bag can be used to make an effective face mask filter.

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Making a new mask? Some fabrics might filter as well as N95 masks (and you probably have them at home) Here’s a new study about the best mask material to add to your pile of mask studies.

We explain how to DIY your own face mask using only materials like a bandana, socks, T-shirts, and scarves. No sewing machine necessary.

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The filters can be sanitized and the mask itself, once you’ve removed the filter, can be hand-washed in water or mild detergent before being left to air-dry. The Moshi OmniGuard mask in its pouch.

Melitta, the German maker of the original paper coffee filter, retooled its production to make masks. A director called the filter’s perfect fit over the face “a gift from heaven.” ...

Instead of using an N95 mask once, or attempting to sterilize it when it wasn’t designed to be sterilized, a doctor or nurse could replace the new filter on the front of the mask.