Dresden Floral - Made to Order Face Mask
I make all of my face masks "to order" so that you can choose how your pleated face mask fastens. I make both adult and child sizes. The child sized face masks only come with ribbon fastenings to allow for your child's continuous growth whilst the adult sizes come your choice of either ribbon or elastic. The elastic can either go round the ears or round the head (this is a great choice for hearing aid users as it minimises the interference with your hearing aids). You can also choose the length of the elastic, either small, medium, or large. Most peoples head sizes are fine with medium, however if you have a smaller or larger than average head then you have the option to get a better fit!
Washing Instructions
You can wash your mask in the washing machine along with clothes – normal wash and dry in the dryer.
You will need to flatten out the wire after washing. Bend it with your fingers or run it over the edge of a clean table to flatten out the wire inside the mask.
Press the mask with a hot, dry iron to remove wrinkles if desired.
Filter Tips
Through my research, I have found that HEPA Vacuum Cleaner Bags are the best filter to use in your face mask.
- For adult-sized mask cut the filter 5 inches square.
- For child-sized masks cut the filter 3 ½ inches square.
To insert the filter, flatten the pleats in the mask. Place your thumb in the middle of the filter. Press the filter inside through the opening. Wiggle your fingers until the filter square lays flat. Tug on the short ends of the mask and the pleats will re-form.