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These affordable face masks are antibacterial and washable for lasting protection

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Over the past few months, the whole world has experienced the need for personal protective equipment (PPE), many of which, for the first time in their lives. The sudden necessity for masks, gloves, hand hygiene, and social distancing has seemed to overtake our news feeds, our conversations, and our lives. Many people have experienced a shortage of PPE, especially masks, leading them to make do with the supplies they have on hand, which can cause ill-fitting or unsanitary face gear. If you have found yourself wishing you had a better mask, no need to worry any longer. We have found a great reusable mask that is not only cheap, but it is also antibacterial and size-adjustable. At only $8 each, these washable masks are well worth it.

The Dallas-based retailer, Well Before (formerly Honest PPE Supply), also sells KN95 masks, face shields, and hand sanitizer pumps — all at a discounted price and ships within day or two (delivery tends to take up to a week). 

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Many parents have had a hard time finding masks for their kids that actually fit them. One of the best features of this mask is the ear loops, which adjust to fit any size head from adults to children. These masks are ideal for all professions, such as dentists, firefighters, construction workers, and more. But most importantly, they are perfect for you and your entire family due to their versatile sizing and affordable price.

This face mask maintains an antibacterial rate of 99% after 50 uses and frequent washing. The mask also passed the Biocidal Products Regulations (BPR) safety certification and is in line with the national “FZ / T 73023 antibacterial knitwear” AAA security standard. These are significantly high standards, especially considering many people have been left to wear bandannas or scarves around their faces. The three layers of the mask are made of stretch cotton, which blocks dust and large particles, an isolation liner that isolates smaller particles of dust, and an inner fabric that is hygroscopic and breathable. These three layers combine to protect you from bacteria, dust, and pollution. For further protection, the outer layer of the mask is silver ion coated. Silver ion coating is a polymer-containing, silver-technology that sends silver ions to attack organisms that land on its surface. The ions continually release to kill microbes that cause odors and degrade materials. 

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Well Before Anti-Microbial Reusable Face Mask
The cloth masks offered by Dallas-based Well Before (formerly Honest PPE Supply) complement both work life and casual activities for everyone in your home, thanks to their easy-to-use features -- like ear loops and nose pin -- versatile sizing, and antibacterial elements.

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Well Before has earned a trusted reputation for their PPE equipment -- like hand sanitizer and KN95 masks -- which is important when we note the abundance of scams on such equipment available right now. The face shields Well Before is selling have been specifically engineered to protect you from all the germ carriers, whether they be spray, droplets, splatter, oil, dust, or smoke. The face shields are maximized for the utmost visibility as well. The 0.3mm plastic with which these face shields are made provides 180-degree protection, creating a veritable blockade for germs to have to work around if they want access to your face. And for those of us who wear glasses, the anti-static and anti-fog features will come as a relief.

Another important factor is that these face shields are TPE durable, which means they can stand up to high and low temperatures. They're also non-toxic for humans, which provides great relief when it’s a piece of plastic close to your face. Despite their low price, these face shields are reusable. You can clean them with the same hand sanitizer you use when you walk into, or out of, a store. Moreover, they’re recyclable, so when it comes time to replace yours, you can do so with a clean conscience. And they ship from Texas, so you don’t have to worry about backorders or delays. How’s that for peace of mind?

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