By now most of us know that we should be wearing masks when we go outside (if you didn’t know that, then listen, you should be wearing masks when you go outside). If you don’t have any yet, don’t worry; you aren’t trapped indoors forever. We can go outside, we have the technology... which is just a slightly geeky way of saying you can buy your very-own face masks from the sites below. most of them are even businesses located right here in Seattle.
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Etsy
Etsy is full of decorative oddies like kitten-themed handcuffs and Christmas ornaments with python ribs inside, but it's also one of your best options for picking up cloth face masks that are not only functional, but stylish as well.
A few top options include ToughCookieClothings masks for $5.99 each, available in black and pink, and infinitekidsco’s multi-colored options for $6.99.
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But the real draw with Etsy is your ability to narrow your search by location. The great thing about doing this: You'll be supporting local artisans and vendors on Etsy. For example, you can look for face masks for sale in just the Seattle area.
To change your geographic search area, scroll down through the filters until you get to "Shop location." Then you can type in a city or state, and you'll filter your product results.
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Naturepedic
Mattress company Naturepedic pivoted a portion of its factories to providing masks to consumers at cost shortly after the outbreak of the pandemic. You can buy a pack of 6 for $39.
Local Seattle face mask options
The Foundry Print Shop
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Custom face masks are available for order online right here.
Snug as a Mug
The Seattle-based cozy company has started making masks for $5 each in a variety of styles.
Pieces to Peaces
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Local accessories company Pieces to Peaces has started selling face masks in a few styles for $12.00 to $20.00 each.
Purple Rose Bows
Though this company started to sell bows, as you might imagine, it's now also selling face masks in a variety of styles, ranging in price from $12.00 to $14.00.
Chickadee Baby Company
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Local baby company "Chickadee" is now making masks with a built-in aluminum nose-piece and comfortable behind-the-head straps. Multiple designs are available for $12.00 each.
Grey & Mae Co.
Grey & Mae are a local children's clothing company that's now selling face masks with filter pockets for $18.00.
Snot Blossom
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Brightly colored face masks with charming designs lead the aptly named Snot Blossom's line of face masks, on sale now for $15.00.
Tokki
With buy-one, get-one 50% off deal and flat $4.99 shipping nation-wide, Tokki masks are a solid deal. Packs of four are $24.00, while packs of two are $18.00.
Splash Fabrics
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Local fabric company Splash Fabrics, operated out of the home of Tracy Krauter, has shifted from selling bags and home goods to -- you guessed it -- stylish face masks. You can buy five and donate five to healthcare workers for $40.
The Foundry Print Shop
Though they aren't taking orders at the time of this writing, the Foundry Shop in Seattle is making custom facemasks. Check back on their availability here.
Maker Mask
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This Seattle-based non-profit is offering elements to 3D-print your own NIH-approved face mask. Read more on their site.
Tom Bihn
The local manufacturer offers a buy-a-mask, give-a-mask deal on its website for $13.
Mother Earth Fine Art
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Veronica Lynn Harper, a Seattle Artist, is putting her designs on high-quality masks -- with 100% of the proceeds going to the purchase of masks for people in “high risk professions.” Peruse their catalogue here.
Tokki
The Eco-Friendly gift wrap company Tokki is selling fitted "quilter's cotton" face mask two-packs in friendly, colorful patterns for $28, with a $4.99 flat-rate shipping cost site-wide. For every mask purchased, they donate one to front line workers. They have kids sizes too.
Uncognito
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Uncognito is the spin-off company of the high-tech apparel company Komposite. Each mask you buy means one KN95 mask is donated to a hospital in need. The masks, which cost $39, are manufactured in the lower Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle -- a neighborhood this writer called home through most of his twenties.
Swaddle Designs
The baby-products designer Swaddle Designs, founded by an RN, is now making masks. They come in a beautiful assortment of colors and cost just $9.99.
Kade & Vos
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The Seattle-based design company Kade & Vos is selling face masks in three sizes (adult, child and baby) for just $7.
Masks for Vashon
Volunteers in Vashon, Wash., are manufacturing free masks that you can reserve online here.
Amazon has bandanas and other options
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Amazon doesn't have a ton of face masks available at present, as people snapped up supplies early in the pandemic. Fortunately, for most people, a bandana will suffice. Amazon has those, and here are a few options:
Neck Gaither Breathable Bandanas for $20.09
Simes Bandana 12-Pack for $8.00
Facemask Bandana from Easy Hitech for $5.99
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Rothco Trainmen Paisley Bandana for $7.99
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Joshua Sargent is an editor for Hearst Newspapers. Email him at josh.sargent@hearst.com.