Face masks for beards

wolfyboy555

Has anyone found a decent solution to wearing a face mask while having a big beard. I have so far just had the disposable ones which look ridiculous with half the beard protruding at the bottom. Considering getting a neck bandana type thing that I can lift over my face but wondering has anyone sourced anything decent?

tribalwings

I got one last week off a company called Gnome Place on Etsy. It's comfortable and breathable. You should give them a look

beardybrewer

Hey thanks for asking this. I tried a few times on reddit and was downvoted to oblivion. I've been scanning Amazon on a regular basis and can't find anything that doesn't have a lot of negative comments. I did order one but it was too small (and sorta dirty). I've ordered a bunch of Adidas ones which fit the family great so they're sorted. I looked in town, first time in city centre for 6 months, and was checking out the seamstress places but didn't notice anything.

So far the only mask which works well are some FFP2 masks I got before the pandemic kicked off. I use them for shopping but they're ported before I knew that was a bad thing (they only protect me).

I've also been using the disposable surgical ones but because the beard it's hard for the mask to hook under the chin which causes it to rise up into your eyes. And guess what we're trying to avoid touching right now?

So I'd really love some suggestions of larger ones with extra material which might hook under the chin.

Unfortunately the bandana, gaiter, or buff styles may do more harm than good.

https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-which-face-covering-works-best-scientists-test-14-and-find-one-actually-increases-risk-of-infection-12046715

The study showed after the professional stuff that even 2-layer cotton are next best.

beardybrewer

I had not looked at etsy for masks so spent the morning browsing and eventually placed an order with these two sellers.

https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/DashingFaceMasks?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=819993968

https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/SewCraftasticLondon?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=804913659

They're both UK based so hopefully I'll have them in hand to give an update in a week or so.

beardybrewer

I received one parcel today and am pretty pleased. I ordered 2 of these, they're large enough to cover by beard and get in under my chin. They have a nose wire and the adjustable straps go around the head instead of tugging on your ears.

https://www.etsy.com/ie/listing/804913659/cotton-face-mask-with-filter-pocket?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1&variation0=1408008266&variation1=1484801078

wolfyboy555

beardybrewer wrote: »

I had not looked at etsy for masks so spent the morning browsing and eventually placed an order with these two sellers.

https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/DashingFaceMasks?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=819993968

https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/SewCraftasticLondon?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=804913659

They're both UK based so hopefully I'll have them in hand to give an update in a week or so.

I made an order off dashing facemasks but have yet to receive it. The tracking number they sent won't work. Have you had any luck getting yours ?

Beards are so 2017..

beardybrewer

wolfyboy555 wrote: »

I made an order off dashing facemasks but have yet to receive it. The tracking number they sent won't work. Have you had any luck getting yours ?

Yes, they took much longer but did eventually come. Seem of really nice quality too. Hopefully yours will arrive soon.

wolfyboy555

beardybrewer wrote: »

Yes, they took much longer but did eventually come. Seem of really nice quality too. Hopefully yours will arrive soon.

Just following up on this. I received mine and was very impressed I ordered a few more. They have a nice range of colours. I even get a lot of people asking me where I got them as they have a beard themselves or know someone who needs one. Thanks again